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DEVOTIONAL  HYMNS 

ADAPTED   TO 

SOCIAL,    *RIVAJ»J 

AND 

PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 
APPROVED   BY   THE   GENERAL  ASSEMBLY 


PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH 


United  States  of  America. 


PHILADELPHIA: 

PRESBYTERIAN    BOARD    OF    PUBLICATION. 
PAUL   T.   JONES,  PUBLISHING   AGENT. 

1842. 


Entered  according  to  the  Act  of  Congress  in  the  year 
1842,  by  A.  W.  Mitchell,  in  the  office  of  the  Clerk 
of  the  District  Court  for  the  Eastern  District  of  Penn- 
sylvania. 


ADVERTISEMENT. 


The  following  compilation  of  sacred  Hymns 
was  made  in  compliance  with  a  resolution  of 
the  General  Assembly  of  the  Presbyterian 
Church,  appointing  a  committee  for  that  pur- 
pose. After  much  labour  the  work  has  been 
completed.  It  comprehends  what  were  sup- 
posed to  be  the  best  hymns  in  the  collection 
now  in  use,  with  a  large  addition  from  other 
sources.  Instead  of  being  printed  promiscu- 
ously they  have  been  arranged  under  appro- 
priate heads,  and  in  sufficient  variety,  it  is  pre- 
sumed, to  meet  all  the  wants  of  worshippers. 

Several  of  those  who  were  appointed  to  this 
service,  never  met  with  the  Committee,  or  re- 
signed at  an  early  stage  in  the  progress  of  the 
work;  one,  the  Rev.  Dr.  John  Breckinridge, 
died  before  its  completion ;  and  the  committee 
as  now  constituted  are  the  Rev.  Drs.  Wm.  Phil- 
lips and  John  M.  Krebs  of  New  York ;  the 
Rev.  Dr.  Robert  J.  Breckinridge  of  Baltimore ; 
the  Rev.  John  Gray  of  Easton  Pa.,  and  the  Rev. 
Drs.  C.  C.  Cuyler,  and  Wm.  M.  Engles  of  Phila- 
delphia. The  work  is  submitted  to  the  Church 
in  the  humble  hope  that  it  may  assist  the  devo- 
tions of  the  people  of  God. 


METRES. 

L.  M.— Long  Metre. 

C.  M. — Common  Metre. 

S.  M.— Short  Metre. 

H.  M.— Hallelujah  Metre. 

L.  M.  D. — Long  Metre  double. 

C.  L.  M. — Common  Long  Metre. 

The  other  metres  are  distinguished  by  the 
number  of  feet,  as  lis,  7s,  8s,  &c,  &G. 


Errata. — A  lew  typographical  errors  have  been 
noticed  which  the  reader  is  requested  to  correct 

Hymn  14  insert    the  for  thy       in  1st  verse,  2d  line, 

do.  97    do.   high  for  mgh    in  1st  do.       1     do. 

do.  201    do.   hear  for  here     in  5th  do.      4    do. 

do.  241    do.   nigh  for  high    in  1st  do.        2    do. 

do.  296    do.  overflow  for  overflow  in  5th  do.  2  do. 

do.  370  do.     tftyfotthe      in  8ih  do.       2    do. 

do.  397    do.  blessing  for  blessings'in  1st  do.  3  do. 

do.  do.    do.      thy  for  the      in  4th  do.       1     do. 

do.  468   do.  forgetful  for  fogetf  id  in  1st  do.  4  do. 

do.  635  do.      our  for  thy     in  4th  do.       2    do. 

do-  667  do.  shall  for  should  in  3d  do.        3    do. 


HYMNS 


H.  M. 

Divine  Attributes. 

THE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
His  throne  is  built  on  high ; 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty. 

His  glories  shine  with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye  can  bear  the  sight. 

The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 
To  guard  his  holy  law  ; 

And  where  his  love  resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grace. 

Through  all  his  ancient  works 

Surprising  wisdom  shines, 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 

And  breaks  their  cursed  designs. 
Strong  is  his  arm,  ai*.d  shall  fulfil 
His  great  decrees,  his  sovereign  will. 

And  can  this  mighty  King 

Of  glory  condescend. 
And  will  he  write  his  name, 
"  My  Father  and  my  Friend  ?" 
I  love  his  name !  I  love  his  word! 
Join  all  my  powers  and  praise  the  Lord. 
2 


2  C.  M. 

Infinity  of  God. 

GREAT  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made; 
Thou  art  the  ever  living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view ; 
To  thee,  there's  nothing  old  appears; 
To  thee,  there's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares, 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on, 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

5  Great  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

3  C.  M. 

Faithfulness  of  God. 

BEGIN,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 
And  speak  some  glorious  thing, 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name, 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

'2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 
And  sound  his  power  abroad; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 


ATTRIBUTES. 

3  Proclaim,  "  Salvation  from  the  Lord, 

For  wretched  dying  men;" 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  His  very  word  of  grace  is  strong, 

As  that  which  built  the  skies ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

5  O,  might  I  hear  thy  heavenly  tongue 

But  whisper,  "  Thou  art  mine !" 
Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notes  almost  divine. 

6  How  would  my  leaping  heart  rejoice, 

And  think  my  heaven  secure  ! 
I  trust  the  all-creating  voice, 
And  faith  desires  no  more. 

4  C.  M. 

Majesty  and  Dominion  of  God. 

THE  Lord,  how  fearful  is  his  name  ! 
How  wide  is  his  command! 
Nature,  with  all  her  moving  frame, 
Rests  on  his  mighty  hand  ! 

2  Immortal  glory  forms  his  throne, 

And  light  his  awful  robe  : 
While  with  a  smile,  or  with  a  frown, 
He  manages  the  globe. 

3  A  word  of  his  almighty  breath 

Can  swell  or  sink  the  seas  ; 
Build  the  vast  empires  of  the  earth, 
Or  break  them,  as  he  please  ! 

4  Adoring  angels  round  him  fall, 

In  all  their  shining  forms  ; 


8  GOD. 

His  sovereign  eye  looks  through  them  all* 
And  pities  mortal  worms. 

5  His  bowels  to  our  worthless  race, 
In  sweet  compassion  move ; 
He  clothes  his  looks  with  softest  grace, 
And  takes  his  title,  Love  ! 

5  L.  M. 

God's  unbounded  Love. 

LORD,  what  is  man  that  he  should  prove, 
The  object  of  thy  boundless  love  ! 
Say,  why  should  he  so  largely  share 
Thy  favour,  and  thy  tender  care  ? 

2  While  these  my  lips  draw  vital  breath, 
Or  till  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 

I'll  ne'er  forget  thy  wondrous  love, 
Nor  thoughtless  of  thy  kindness  prove. 

3  Beneath  thy  shadowing  wings'  defence 
I'll  plnce  my  only  confidence  : 

In  every  danger  and  distress, 
To  thee  will  I  my  prayer  address. 

4  Should  all  my  hopes  on  earth  be  lost, 
In  thee  I'll  make  my  constant  boast : 
I'll  spread  the  glories  of  thy  name, 
And  thy  unbounded  love  proclaim. 

6  C.  M. 

The  Majesty  of  God. 

THE  Lord  descended  from  above 
And  bowed  the  heavens  most  high  ; 
And  underneath  his  feet  he  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 

2  On  cherub  and  on  seraphim 
Fully  royally  he  rode ; 


ATTRIBUTES. 

And  on  the  wings  of  mighty  winds, 
Came  flying  all  abroad. 

3  He  sat  serene  upon  the  floods, 
Their  fury  to  restrain ; 
And  he,  as  sovereign  Lord  and  King, 
For  evermore  shall  reign. 

7  C.  M. 

Divine  Sovereignty. 

KEEP  silence  all  created  things; 
And  wait  your  Maker's  nod  : 
My  soul  stands  trembling,  while  she  sings 
The  honours  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown, 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree; 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3  Chained  to  his  throne,  a  volume  lies, 

With  all  the  fates  of  men, 
With  every  angel's  form  and  size, 
Drawn  by  the  eternal  pen, 

4  His  providence  unfolds  the  book 

And  makes  his  counsels  shine; 
Each  opening  leaf,  and  every  stroke 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 

5  Not  Gabriel  asks  the  reason  why  ; 

Nor  God  the  reason  gives  ; 

Nor  dares  the  favourite  angel  pry 

Between  the  folded  leaves  ! 

6  My  God,  I  would  not  long  to  see 

My  fate  with  curious  eyes, 
What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me, 
Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise  : 


10  GOD. 

7  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 

O  may  I  find  my  name 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb . 

8  L.M. 

Majesty  and  Power  of  God. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  we  praise,  and  own 
Thee  our  Creator,  King  alone; 
All  things  were  made  to  honour  thee, 
O  Father  of  eternity  ! 

2  To  thee  all  angels  loudly  cry, 

The  heavens  and  all  the  powers  on  high, 
Cherubs  and  seraphim  proclaim, 
And  cry,  thrice  holy  to  thy  name. 

3  Lord  God  of  hosts,  thy  presence  bright 
Fills  heaven  and  earth  with  beauteous  light; 
The  apostles'  happy  company, 

And  ancient  prophets  all  praise  thee. 

4  The  crowned  martyrs'  noble  host, 
The  holy  church  in  every  coast, 
Their  Maker,  for  their  Father  own, 
Now  reconciled  in  Christ  his  Son. 

9  L.M. 

The  Justice  and  Mercy  of  God. 

ETERNAL  King !  the  greatest,  best, 
For  ever  glorious,  ever  blest; 
The  great  I  AM,  Jehovah,  Lord, 
By  seraphim  and  saint  adored. 

2  Justice,  the  firm  foundation  lays, 
Of  all  thy  laws,  thy  works,  and  ways, 
Obedient  souls  will  ever  find 
A  God  that's  faithful,  loving,  kind, 


ATTRIBUTES.  11 

3  But  he  who  sins,  becomes  accursed, 
Or  God  would  be  no  longer  just; 
Cursed  is  the  man,  who  dares  withdraw, 
Obedience  from  thy  holy  law. 

4  Where  then,  great  God,  or  how  shall  we 
Approach  thy  dreadful  majesty ! 

Thy  sacred  law  we  oft  have  broke, 
And  stand  obnoxious  to  thy  stroke. 

5  But  O  thou  holy,  just,  and  true  ! 
Though  justice  must  have  all  its  due, 
Thou  canst  be  just,  yet  justify 

The  soul  that  doth  on  Christ  rely. 

6  O  boundless  wisdom,  love,  and  power  ! 
Thy  matchless  mercy  we  adore, 
That  found  out  this  amazing  plan, 
To  save  thy  ruined  creature,  man. 

7  We  plead  the  sufferings  of  thy  Son, 
We  plead  his  righteousness  alone ; 

He  bore  the  curse,  whence  thou  art  just 
In  pardoning  those  who  were  accursed. 

10  L.  M. 

Justice  and  Mercy  united. 

INFINITE  grace  !  and  can  it  be 
That  heaven's  Supreme  should  stoop  so 
A  wretch  to  visit,  vile,  like  me ;  [low  ! 

One  who  has  been  his  bitterest  foe  ? 

2  Can  holiness  and  wisdom  join, 

With  truth,  with  justice,  and  with  grace, 
To  make  eternal  blessings  mine, 
And  sin,  with  all  its  guilt,  efface  ? 

3  O  love !  beyond  conception  great, 
That  formed  the  vast  stupendous  plan! 


12  GOD. 

Where  all  divine  perfections  meet 
To  reconcile  rebellious  man ! 

4  There  wisdom  shines  in  fullest  blaze, 
And  justice  all  her  rights  maintains! 
Astonished  angels  stoop  to  gaze, 
While  mercy  o'er  the  guilty  reigns. 

5  Yes,  mercy  reigns,  and  justice  too; 
In  Christ  harmoniously  they  meet ! 
He  paid  to  justice  all  her  due, 
And  now  he  fills  the  mercy-seat. 

6  Such  are  the  wonders  of  our  God, 
And  such  the  amazing  depths  of  grace: 
To  save,  from  wrath's  vindictive  rod, 
The  chosen  sons  of  Adam's  race. 

7  With  grateful  songs,  then  let  our  souls 
Surround  our  gracious  Father's  throne j 
And  all  between  the  distant  poles 

His  truth  and  mercy  ever  own. 

11  CM. 

The  Goodness  of  Gnd. 
OD,  in  the  high  and  holy  place, 


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Looks  down  upon  the  spheres; 
Yet  in  his  providence  and  grace, 
To  every  eye  appears. 

2  He  bows  the  heavens  !  the  mountains  stand 

A  highway  for  our  God  : 
He  walks  amid  the  desert  land ; 
'Tis  Eden  where  he  trod. 

3  In  every  stream  his  bounty  flows, 

Diffusing  joy  and  wealth ; 
In  every  breeze  his  spirit  blows, 
The  breath  of  life  and  health. 


ATTRIBUTES.  13 

4  His  blessings  fall  in  plenteous  showers 

Upon  the  lap  of  earth, 
That  teems  with  foliage,  fruits,  and  flowers, 
And  rings  with  infant  mirth. 

5  If  God  hath  made  this  world  so  fair, 

Where  sin  and  death  abound, 
How  beautiful,  beyond  compare, 
Will  paradise  be  found ! 


IS  L.  M. 

Majesty  of  God. 

ETERNAL  Power !  whose  high  abode 
Becomes  the  grandeur  of  our  God; 
Immensely  far,  beyond  the  bounds, 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds. 

2  The  lowest  step  above  thy  seat 
Rises  too  high  for  Gabriel's  feet; 
In  vain  the  tallest  angel  tries 

To  reach  the  height  with  wondering  eyes. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do  ? 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too ; 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High ! 

4  Earth,  from  afar,  has  heard  thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learned  to  lisp  thy  name; 
But  O  !  the  glorieu  of  thy  mind 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 

5  God  is  in  heaven,  but  man  below ; 
Raised  be  our  thoughts;  our  words  be  few  : 
A  sacred  reverence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 


14 


IS  C.  M. 

God  unsearchable. 

SHALL  foolish,  weak,  short-sighted  man, 
Beyond  archangels  go, 
The  great  Almighty  God  explain, 
Or  to  perfection  know  ? 

2  His  attributes  divinely  soar 

Above  the  creature's  sight, 
And  prostrate  seraphim  adore 
The  glorious  Infinite. 

3  Jehovah's  everlasting  days, 

They  cannot  numbered  be  ; 
Incomprehensible  the  space 
Of  thine  immensity : 

4  Thy  wisdom's  depths  by  reason's  line 

In  vain  we  strive  to  sound, 
Or  stretch  our  labouring  thought  to  assign 
Omnipotence  a  bound. 

5  The  brightness  of  thy  glories  leaves 

Description  far  below ; 
Nor  man,  nor  angel's  heart  conceives 
How  deep  thy  mercies  flow  : 

6  Thy  love  is  most  unsearchable, 

And  dazzles  all  above ; 
They  gaze,  but  cannot  count  nor  tell 
The  treasures  of  thy  love  ! 

14  s.  m. 

Address  to  the  Trinity. 

OLORD  our  God,  arise, 
Thy  cause  of  truth  maintain; 
And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 


15 


'2  Thou  Prince  of  Life,  arise, 
Nor  let  thy  glory  cease; 
Far  spread  the  conquests  of  thy  grace, 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  Thou  Holy  Ghost,  arise, 

Expand  thy  quickening  wing, 
And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world 
Let  light  and  order  spring. 

4  All  on  the  earth,  arise, 

To  God  the  Saviour  sing, 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven, 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring  ! 

15  6's&4's. 

Invocation  of  the  Trinity. 

COME  thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise  ! 

Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days. 

2  Jesus  our  Lord,  arise, 
Scatter  our  enemies, 

And  make  them  fall ! 

Let  thine  almighty  aid, 
Our  sure  defence  be  made; 
Our  souls  on  thee  be  staid; 

Lord,  hear  our  call. 

3  Come  thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword; 

Our  prayer  attend ! 

Come,  and  thy  people  bless, 
And  give  thy  word  success  ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 


16  GOD. 

4  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour! 

Thou,  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 

5  To  the  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore  ! 

His  sovereign  majesty, 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity, 

Love  and  adore  ! 


16  L.  M. 

Address  to  the  Trinity. 

FATHER  of  all,  whose  love  profound, 
A  ransom  for  our  soul  hath  found, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  thy  pardoning  love  extend  ! 

2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend  ! 

3  Eternal  Spirit  by  whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah  !  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 

My terious  Godhead,  Three  in  One ! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 


17 


17  H.  M. 

Praise  to  the  triune  God. 

WE  give  immortal  praise 
To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  all  our  hopes  above; 
He  sent  his  own  eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins  that  man  had  done. 

2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  saved  us  by  his  blood 
From  everlasting  woe : 

And  now  he  lives  and  now  he  reigns, 
And  sees  the  fruit  of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit,  praise 

And  endless  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live, 

His  work  completes  the  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul  with  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God  to  thee  ! 

Be  endless  honours  done  ; 
The  sacred  Persons  Three, 
The  Godhead  only  One  : 

Where  reason  fails  with  all  her  powers, 
There  faith  prevails,  and  love  adores. 

18  L.  M. 

The  Trinity. 

THERE  is  one  God,  and  only  one, 
No  rivals  can  his  essence  share : 
He  is  Jehovah,  he  alone, 
And  with  the  Lord,  none  can  compare. 


18  GOD. 

2  His  works  through  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Express  the  Maker's  vast  designs : 

They  bear  the  impress  of  his  name; 
In  every  part  his  wisdom  shines. 

3  If  in  his  works  such  wonders  rise, 
How  much  more  wonderful  is  he  ! 
Whose  nature's  filled  with  mysteries; 
His  being  One,  his  person  Three. 

4  What  finite  power  with  ceaseless  toil, 
Can  comprehend  the  eternal  Mind  ? 
Or,  who  the  almighty  Three  and  One, 
By  searching  to  perfection  find  ? 

5  Angels  and  men  in  vain  may  raise 
Harmonious,  their  adoring  songs  ; 

The  labouring  thoughts  sink  down  opprest, 
And  praises  die  upon  their  tongues, 

6  Yet  would  I  lift  my  trembling  voice, 
The  eternal  Three  in  One  to  sing; 
And  mingling  faith,  while  I  rejoice, 
My  humble,  grateful  tribute  bring. 

7  All  glory  to  the  eternal  Three, 
The  sacred  undivided  One : 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be 
Co-equal  praise,  and  honours  done. 

10  L.  M. 

Salvation  by  the  Trinity. 

LONG  ere  the  sun  began  his  days, 
Or  moon  shot  forth  her  silver  rays, 
Salvation's  scheme  was  fixed,  'twas  done 
In  covenant  by  the  Three  in  One. 

2  The  Father  spake,  the  Son  replied, 
The  Spirit  with  them  both  complied : 


DEITY  OF  CHRIST.  19 

Grace  moved  the  cause  for  saving  man, 
And  wisdom  drew  the  noble  plan. 

3  The  Father  chose  his  only  Son 

To  die  for  sins  that  man  had  done ; 
Immanuel  to  the  choice  agreed, 
And  thus  secured  a  numerous  seed. 

4  He  sends  his  Spirit  from  above 
To  call  the  objects  of  his  love; 
Not  one  shall  perish  nor  be  lost ; 

He  bought  them  dear;  his  blood  they  cost. 

5  What  high  displays  of  sovereign  grace  ! 
What  love  to  save  a  ruined  race  ! 

My  soul,  adore  his  lovely  name, 
By  whom  thy  free  salvation  came. 

30  L.  M. 

Divinity  and  Humanity  of  Christ. 

IJ^RE  the  blue  heavens  were  stretched 
J         abroad, 
From  everlasting  was  the  Word  ; 
With  God  he  was ;  the  Word  was  God, 
And  must  divinely  be  adored. 

2  By  his  own  power  all  things  were  made ; 
By  him  supported  all  things  stand  ; 

He  is  the  whole  creation's  head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  But  lo,  he  leaves  those  heavenly  forms ; 
The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  clay, 
That  he  may  converse  hold  with  worms, 
Dressed  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

4  Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face, 
The  eternal  Father's  only  Son  : 
How  full  of  truth,  how  full  of  grace, 
The  brightness  of  the  Godhead  shone! 


20  GOD. 

5  The  angels  leave  their  high  abode, 
To  learn  new  mysteries  here,  and  tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 

21  8's&7's. 

The  Deity  and  Glory  of  Christ. 

LORD  of  every  land  and  nation, 
Ancient  of  eternal  days ! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 

2  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature, — 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought; 
For  created  works  of  power — 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought; 

3  For  thy  providence,  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain  ; 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow ; 
Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign. 

4  But  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption, 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along; 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression  : 
Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song  ? 

5  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 

Shall  thy  praise  unuttered  lie  ? 

Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence  ! 

Sing  the  Lord,  who  came  to  die. 

6  Did  the  angels  sing  thy  coming? 

Did  the  shepherds  learn  their  lays  ? 
Shame  would  cover  me  ungrateful, 
Should  my  tongue  refuse  to  praise. 

7  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory  ! 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  woe  ! 


DEITY  OP  CHRIST.  21 

All  to  ransom  guilty  captives ! 
Flow,  ray  praise,  for  ever  flow. 

8  Go,  return,  immortal  Saviour ! 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  thy  throne; 
Thence  return,  and  reign  for  ever, 
Be  the  kingdom  all  thy  own. 

32  L.  M. 

God  the  Son  equal  with  the  Father. 

BRIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God  ! 
Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  feet; 
To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  seat. 

2  A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 

Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity ; 

But  who,  among  the  sons  of  light, 

Pretends  comparison  with  thee  ? 

3  Yet,  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 

Jesus,  arrayed  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery,  to  claim 
A  full  equality  with  God. 

4  Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams; 

Their  essence  is  for  ever  one  ; 
Distinct  in  persons,  and  in  names; 
The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son. 

5  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ  our  King 

With  equal  honours  be  adored; 
His  praise  let  every  angel  sing, 
And  all  the  nations  own  the  Lord. 

23  L.  M. 

The  Spirit  Eternal  and  Almighty, 

ETERNAL  Spirit!  we  confess 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace: 


Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down. 
From  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  thy  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day  ; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger,  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin ; 
Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 

And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

94  L.  M. 

The  Spirit  the  Source  of  Life  and  Light. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  God  of  love, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit  from  above ; 
Let  me  his  sacred  influence  feel, 
To  quicken,  purify,  and  heal. 

2  May  he  these  stubborn  lusts  subdue, 
And  form  mj'  nature  all  anew ; 

To  thee  my  groveling  spirit  raise, 
Excite  to  humble  prayer  and  praise. 

3  He  is  the  source  of  every  grace, 
Of  light,  and  life,  and  holiness; 
By  him  alone  may  I  be  taught, 

And  all  my  works  in  him  be  wrought. 

4  Oh  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  come, 

And  make  my  heart  his  constant  home 
There  his  abundant  grace  display, 
And  lead  me  in  a  perfect  way. 


DEITY  OF  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.  23 

25  L.  M. 

Invocation  of  the  Spirit. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  my  mind, 
And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God; 
Remove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  hlest  abode. 

2  Hast  thou  imparted  to  my  soul 

A  living  spark  of  holy  fire  ! 
Oh!  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame. 
Make  me  to  burn  with  pure  desire. 

3  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart, 

And  let  me  now  my  Saviour  see : 
Oh  !  soothe  and  cheer  my  burdened  heart, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest  in  thee. 

26  L.  M.  6  lines. 

The  Spirit  the  Source  of  Divine  Influences. 

ETERNAL  Spirit,  source  of  light, 
Enlivening,  consecrating  fire, 
Descend,  and,  with  celestial  heat, 

Our  dull,  our  frozen  hearts  inspire; 
Our  souls  refine,  our  dross  consume ! 
Come,  condescending  Spirit,  come ! 

2  In  our  cold  breasts,  oh,  strike  a  spark 

Of  the  pure  flame  which  seraphs  feel, 
Nor  let  us  wander  in  the  dark, 

Or  lie  benumbed  and  stupid  still: 
Come,  vivifying  Spirit,  come, 
And  make  our  hearts  thy  constant  home! 

3  Let  pure  devotion's  fervours  rise ; 

Let  every  pious  passion  glow; 
Oh,  let  the  raptures  of  the  skies, 

Kindle  in  our  cold  hearts  below ! 
Come,  condescending  Spirit,  come. 
And  make  our  souls  thy  constant  home. 


24 


27  C.  M. 

The  Glory  of  God  in  Creation. 

THE  God  of  nature  and  of  grace 
In  all  his  works  appears; 
His  goodness  through  the  earth  we  trace, 
His  grandeur  in  the  spheres. 

2  Lift  to  the  arch  of  heaven  your  eye; 

Thither  his  path  pursue ; 
His  glory,  boundless  as  the  sky, 
Overwhelms  the  wondering  view. 

3  These  lower  worlds,  that  swell  thy  praise 

High  as  our  thoughts  can  tower, 
Are  but  a  portion  of  thy  ways, 
The  hiding  of  thy  power. 

4  O,  shouldst  thou  rend  aside  the  veil, 

And  show  thy  dwelling-place; 
The  souls  which  thou  hast  made  would  fail, 
'Twere  death  to  see  thy  face  I 

5  None  can  behold  that  face  and  live ! 

Yet  sinners  may  draw  near ; 
Jesus  is  ready  to  forgive, 
His  love  shall  cast  out  fear. 

6  Millions  amid  his  presence  stand, 

And  feel,  while  they  adore, 
Fulness  of  joy  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  pleasures  evermore. 

38  C.  M. 

God  celebrated  in  his  works  of  Creation. 

I  SING  the  almighty  power  of  God, 
That  made  the  mountains  rise, 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies  ! 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE.         25 

2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  food  ; 
He  formed  the  creatures  with  his  word 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  I  turn  mine  eye  ! 
If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  sky  ! 

5  There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below, 

But  makes  thy  glories  known ; 
And  clouds  arise  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

6  Creatures  as  numerous  as  they  be, 

Are  subject  to  thy  care  ; 
There's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee 
But  God  is  present  there. 

fS9  L.  M.    Double. 

Glory  of  God  displayed  in  the  firmament. 

THE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heavens  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim  : 
The  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land, 
The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

2  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And,  nightly  to  the  listening  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth ; 


26  GOD. 

While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  bum, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  What  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball  ? 
What  though  no  real  voice,  nor  sound, 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ? 
In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice; 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 
"  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

30  5's  &  6's. 

The  Lord  will  provide. 

THOUGH  troubles  assail, 
And  dangers  affright; 
Though  friends  should  all  fail,. 
And  foes  all  unite  ; 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us, 
Whatever  betide ; 
The  Scriptures  assure  us, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

2  The  birds  without  barn 
Or  store-house,  are  fed  ; 
From  them  let  us  learn 
To  trust  for  our  bread  : 
His  saints  what  is  fitting 
Shall  ne'er  be  denied; 
So  long  as  'tis  written, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

3  We  may,  like  the  ships, 
By  tempests  be  tost 
On  perilous  deeps, 

But  cannot  be  lost  i 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE.        27 

Though  Satan  enrages 
The  wind  and  the  tide, 
The  promise  engages, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

4  His  call  we  obey, 
Like  Abra'm  of  old, 
Not  knowing  our  way, 
But  faith  makes  us  bold ; 
For  though  we  be  strangers, 
We  have  a  good  guide, 
And  trust  in  all  dangers, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

5  When  Satan  appears 
To  stop  up  our  path, 
And  fill  us  with  fears, 
We  triumph  by  faith  : 
He  cannot  take  from  us, 
Though  oft  he  has  tried, 
This  heart-cheering  promise, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

6  He  tells  us  we're  weak, 
Our  hope  is  in  vain  ; 
The  good,  that  we  seek, 
We  ne'er  shall  obtain  ; 
But  when  such  suggestions 
Our  spirits  have  plied, 
This  answers  all  questions, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

7  No  strength  of  our  own, 
Or  goodness  we  claim, 
Yet  since  we  have  known 
The  Saviour's  great  name ; 
In  this  our  strong  tower 
For  safety  we  hide  : 

The  Lord  is  our  power, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 


28  GOD. 

8  When  life  sinks  apace, 
And  death  is  in  view, 
This  word  of  his  grace 
Shall  comfort  us  through  : 
No  fearing  or  doubting, 
With  Christ  on  our  side, 
We  hope  to  die  shouting, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

31  CM. 

Dependence  on  Divine  Providence. 

LET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
Nor  death  nor  danger  fear ; 
But  we'll  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay  ; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  the  grass  fades  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone  : 
Strange!  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But  'lis  our  God  supports  our  frame, 

The  God  that  made  us  first; 
Salvation  to  the  almighty  Name 
That  reared  us  from  the  dust. 

5  While  we  have  breath,  or  use  our  tongues, 

Our  Maker  we'll  adore; 
His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs, 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more. 

33  C.  M. 

Goodness  of  Divine  Providence. 

WHILST  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power  ! 
Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled  ; 


CREATION  AND  TROVIDENCE.        29 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed, 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed; 
That  mercy  I  adore 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see, 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  most  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favoured  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear ; 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 

33  C.  M. 

Mysteries  of  Providence. 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm  ! 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never  failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 


30  GOD. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints  fresh  courage  take  ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour  : 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain  ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  il  plain. 

34  L.  M. 

Mysteries  of  Providence. 

LORD,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways  ! 
How  blind  are  we,  how  mean  our  praise  ! 
Thy  steps  no  mortal  eyes  explore  ; 
'Tis  ours  to  wonder  and  adore. 

'2  Thy  purposes  from  creature-sight 
Are  hid  in  shades  of  awful  night; 
Amid  the  lines,  with  curious  eye, 
Not  angel  minds  presume  to  pry. 

3  Great  God  !  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
What  in  futurity  shall  be ; 

Let  light  and  bliss  attend  my  days, 
And  then  my  future  hours  be  praise. 

4  Are  darkness  and  distress  my  share! 
Give  me  to  trust  thy  guardian  care; 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE.  31 

Enough  for  me,  if  love  divine 

At  length  through  every  cloud  shall  shine. 

5  Yet  this  my  soul  desires  to  know, 
Be  this  my  only  wish  below  ; 
"  That  Christ  is  mine  !" — this  great  request, 
Grant,  bounteous  God ;  and  I  am  blest. 

35  C.  M. 

Darkness  of  Providence, 

THY  way,  O  God !  is  in  the  sea, 
Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace; 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thy  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround  ; 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 
My  wondering  thoughts  confound. 

3  When  I  behold  thy  awful  hand 

My  earthly  hopes  destroy ; 

In  deep  astonishment  I  stand, 

And  ask  the  reason  why  ? 

4  As  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love  : 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  jovs  above ! 

5  'Tis  but  in  part,  I  know  thy  will ; 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight : 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

6  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace ; 

And  spend  an  everlasting  day 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


3a 


36  C.  M. 

Nativity  of  Christ. 

WHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks 
by  night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind; 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you  in  Bethlehem,  this  day, 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord  ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  ; 

4  "  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 

Of  angels  praising  God,  who  thus 

Addressed  their  joyful  song; 

6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
Good  will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men 
Begin  and  never  cease." 


INCARNATION.  33 

37  ll's  &  10's. 

Birth  of  Christ. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 
morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid, 
Star  of  the  east,  the  horizon  adorning-, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dew  drops  are  shining, 
Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall, 

Angels  adore  him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odours  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine  ? 

Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation  ; 
Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favour  secure  ! 

Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration  ; 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

38  C.  M. 

Incarnation  of  Christ. 

AWAKE,  awake  the  sacred  song 
To  our  incarnate  Lord  ; 
Let  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
Adore  the  eternal  Word. 

2  That  awful  Word,  that  sovereign  Power, 

By  whom  the  worlds  were  made  ; 
O  happy  morn!  illustrious  hour! 
Was  once  in  flesh  arrayed  ! 

3  Then  shone  almighty  power  and  love 

In  all  their  glorious  forms, 

When  Jesus  left  his  throne  above 

To  dwell  with  sinful  worms. 


34  CHRIST. 

4  To  dwell  with  misery  below, 

The  Saviour  left  the  skies ; 
And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  woe, 
That  worthless  Man  might  rise. 

5  Adoring  Angels  tuned  their  songs, 

To  hail  the  joyful  day  ; 
With  rapture  then,  let  mortal  tongues 
Their  grateful  worship  pay. 

6  What  glory,  Lord,  to  thee  is  due  ! 

With  wonder  we  adore; 
But  could  we  sing  as  Angels  do, 
Our  highest  praise  were  poor. 

39  C  M. 

Advent  of  Christ. 

HARK,  the  glad  sound  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held, 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes  from  thickest  films  of  vice, 

To  clear  the  inward  sight ; 
And  on  the  eyes  obscured  by  sin, 
To  pour  celestial  light. 

5  He  comes  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure; 


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And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  Hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

40  S.  M. 

Incarnate  Saviour. 

YE  saints,  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  your  King ; 
To  Jesus,  your  incarnate  God, 
Your  songs  of  praises  sing. 

2  Not  angels  round  the  throne 

Of  Majesty  above, 
Are  half  so  much  obliged  as  we, 
To  our  Immanuel's  love. 

3  They  never  sunk  so  low, 

They  are  not  raised  so  high  ; 
They  never  knew  such  depths  of  woe, 
Such  heights  of  majesty. 

4  The  Saviour  did  not  join 

Their  nature  to  his  own; 
For  them  he  shed  no  blood  divine, 
Nor  breathed  a  single  groan. 

5  May  we  with  angels  vie, 

The  Saviour  to  adore  ; 
Our  debts  are  greater  far  than  theirs, 
O  be  our  praises  more  ! 

41  7's.  4  lines. 

.  Incarnation  of  the  Son  of  God. 

GOD  with  us  !  O  glorious  name  ! 
Let  it  shine  in  endless  fame  : 


36  CHRIST. 

God  and  man  in  Christ  unite ; 
O  mysterious  depth  and  height ! 

2  God  with  us!  the  eternal  Son 
Took  our  soulr  our  flesh,  and  bone  : 
Now,  ye  saints,  his  grace  admire, 
Swell  the  song  with  holy  fire. 

3  God  with  us!  but  tainted  not 
With  the  first  transgressor's  blot; 
Yet  did  he  our  sins  sustain, 
Bear  the  guilt,  the  curse,  the  pain. 

4  God  with  us!  O  wondrous  grace  ! 
Let  us  see  him  face  to  face : 
That  we  may  Immanuel  sing, 
As  we  ought  our  God  and  King. 

42  S.  M. 

Blessings  of  ChrisVs  Advent. 
AISE  your  triumphant  songs 


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To  an  immortal  tune, 
Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  Beloved  ehose, 
And  bade  him  raise  our  wrelched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 

Nor  terror  clothes  his  brow, 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'Twas  mercy  filled  the  throne, 

And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardons  down 
To  rebels  doomed  to  die. 


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5  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears, 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease  ; 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 

And  take  the  offered  peace. 

6  Lord  we  obey  thy  call ; 

We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 

43  C.  M. 

Song  of  Angels  at  the  Nativity  of  Christ. 

MORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
And  chant  the  solemn  lay ; 
Joy,  love,  and  gratitude  combine 
To  hail  the  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tuned  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  rolled ; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new, 
'Twas  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

The  impetuous  torrent  ran  ; 

And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy, 

To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night, 

Lay  all  the  eastern  world, 
When  bursting,  glorious,  heavenly  light 
The  wondrous  scene  unfurled. 

6  Hark  !  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 

And  glory  leads  the  song  : 


38  CHRIST. 

Good  will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
The  harmonious,  angel  throng. 

7  O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  love, 

Our  hearts  and  songs  to  raise; 
Sweetly  to  bear  our  souls  above, 
And  mingle  with  their  lays ! 

8  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat, 

"  Glory  to  God  on  high ; 
Good  will  and  peace  are  now  complete, 
Jesus  was  born  to  die." 

9  Hail  Prince  of  life,  for  ever  hail ! 

Redeemer,  brother,  friend ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life,  should  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

44  8's  &  7's. 

Song  of  the  Angels. 

HARK  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  sky  ? 
Lo  !  the  angelic  host  rejoices, 
"  Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 

2  "Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven," 

Harps  and  voices  loud  resound: 
"  Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 
Far  as  guilty  man  is  found." 

3  Christ  is  born !  ye  saints,  adore  him, 

Fear  his  name  and  taste  his  joy  : 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him, 
"  Glory  be  to  God  most  high." 

45  7's. 

Joy  for  the.  Incarnation. 

HARK!  the  herald  angels  sing, 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 


INCARNATION.  39 

Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild 
God  and  sinners  reconciled. 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations  rise, 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies, 
With  the  angelic  host  proclaim, 
"  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem  !" 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord  ; 
Late  in  time  behold  him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  virgin's  womb. 

4  Veiled  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see, 
Hail  the  incarnate  Deity  ! 
Pleased  as  man  with  men  to  appear 
Jesus  our  Immanuel  here. 

5  Mild,  he  lays  his  glory  by, 
Born,  that  man  no  more  may  die  ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

6  Come,  desire  of  nations,  come, 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  home; 
Rise,  the  woman's  conquering  seed, 
Bruise  in  us  the  serpent's  head. 


46  L.  M. 

Titles  of  Christ. 

WHAT  various  lovely  characters, 
The  condescending  Saviour  bears  ! 
All  human  virtues,  all  divine, 
In  him  unite,  with  splendour  shine. 

2  The  Corner-stone  on  which  we  build, 
The  Balm  by  which  our  souls  are  healed, 
The  Morning  Star,  whose  cheering  ray 
Dispels  the  shades,  and  brings  the  day. 


40  CHRIST. 

3  He  is  our  Rock,  and  our  Defence, 

Nor  earth,  nor  hell,  can  force  us  thence : 

Our  Advocate  before  the  throne, 

Who  with  our  prayers  presents  his  own. 

4  He  is  the  burdened  sinner's  Rest, 
Our  Prophet,  and  atoning  Priest; 
To  him  as  our  exalted  King, 

We  homage  pay,  our  offering  bring. 

5  He  is  our  Captain  and  our  Guide 
The  Friend,  the  Husband  of  the  bride; 
The  Counsellor,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
The  Lord  our  strength  and  righteousness. 

6  The  Fountain  whence  our  blessings  flow, 
A  Lamb,  and  yet  a  Lion  too; 

The  Sun  for  light  and  guidance  given, 
The  Door  which  opens  into  heaven. 

7  He  is  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Who  does  his  flock  in  safety  keep; 
The  Conqueror  he,  the  Judge  of  Men, 
The  Faithful  Witness,  the  Amen  ! 

47  L.  M. 

Christ  the  great  Physician. 

DEEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made; 
Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 
In  vain,  alas,  is  nature's  aid, 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  power. 

2  Sin  like  a  raging  fever,  reigns, 

With  fatal  strength,  in  every  part ; 
The  dire  contagion  fills  the  veins, 
And  spreads  its  poison  to  the  heart. 

3  And  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found  ? 

And  is  no  kind  physician  nigh, 


NAMES  AND  OFFICES.  41 

To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  for  ever  fly  ? 

4  There  is  a  great  Physician  near; 

Look  up,  O  fainting  soul,  and  live; 
See,  in  his  heavenly  smiles  appear 
Such  aid  as  nature  cannot  give  ! 

5  See,  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 

Life,  health,  and  bliss,  abundant  flow; 
'Tis  only  this  dear  sacred  flood 
Can  ease  thy  pain,  and  heal  thy  woe. 

6  Sin  throws  in  vain  its  pointed  dart, 

For  here  a  sovereign  cure  is  found; 
A  cordial  for  the  fainting  heart, 
A  balm  for  every  painful  wound. 

48  7's.  6  lines. 

Christ  the  Rock  of  Ages. 

ROCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ! 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  wounded  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure; 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Not  the  labour  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  the  law's  demands; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling ; 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace; 
Vile,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die  ! 


42  CHRIST. 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  heart-strings  break  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne, 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

49  L.  M. 

Christ  our  Pattern. 

WHEN  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 
What  were  his  works  from  day  to  day 
But  miracles  of  power  and  grace, 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race  ? 

2  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  thy  steps  pursue; 
Let  alms  bestowed,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witnessed  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  The  man  who  marks,  from  day  to  day, 
In  generous  acts  his  radiant  way, 
Treads  the  same  path  his  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 

50  8's  &  7's. 

Christ  the  Friend  of  Sinners. 

ONE  there  is  above  all  others, 
Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  ? 
But  this  Saviour  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  him  to  God. 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name; 


NAMES  AND  OFFICES.  43 

Now  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4  Oh  !  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften, 
Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 
We,  alas !  forget  too  often, 
What  a  friend  we  have  above. 


51  L.  M.  D. 

The  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

WHEN  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 
The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye: 
Hark !  hark  !  to  Gud  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

2  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode, 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark, 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 

The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 
Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze, 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem : 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose, 

It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all, 

It  bade  my  dark  foreboding  cease : 
And  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall, 

It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 
Now  safely  moored — my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore, 

The  Star— the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 


44  CHRIST. 

52  L.  M. 

Jesus  the  only  Saviour. 

JESUS,  the  spring  of  joys  divine, 
Whence  all  our  hopes  and  comforts  flow 
Jesus,  no  other  name,  but  thine, 
Can  save  us  from  eternal  woe. 

2  In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  way  to  happiness  and  God  ; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewildered  in  a  dubious  road. 

3  No  other  name  will  heaven  approve ; 
Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way, 
Ordained  by  everlasting  love, 

To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  Safe  lead  us  through  this  world  of  night, 
And  bring  us  to  the  blissful  plains, 
The  regions  of  unclouded  light, 
Where  perfect  joy  for  ever  reigns. 

53  7's.  6  lines. 

Christ  our  Example  in  suffering. 

GO  to  dark  Gethsemane, 
Ye  who  feel  the  tempter's  power  ; 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see ; 

Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour  ; 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall, 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned  : 
Oh  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

Oh  the  pangs  his  soul  sustained  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 


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3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb: 

There,  adoring  at  his  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete  : 
"  It  is  finished,"  hear  him  cry; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom  ; 

Who  hath  taken  him  away? 
Christ  has  risen,  he  meets  our  eyes ; 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

54  L.  M. 

Christ  the  Way, 

JESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone; 
He,  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon, 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment; 
The  king's  high-way  of  holiness, 

I'll  go :  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not; 
My  grief,  and  burden,  long  has  been 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  sinned  and  stumbled  but  the  more, 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
"Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way." 

5  Lo !  glad  I  come !  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am : 

5 


46  CHRIST. 

My  sinful  self  to  thee  I  give! 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found ; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say — "  Behold  the  way  to  God !" 

55  L.  M. 

Iinmanuel. 

ALL  hail,  thou  great  Iinmanuel ! 
Thy  love,  thy  glory,  who  can  tell  ? 
Angels,  and  all  the  heavenly  host, 
Are  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

2  Mortals,  with  reverential  songs, 

Take  this  dear  name  upon  your  tongues; 
With  holy  fear,  attempt  his  praise, 
In  solemn,  yet  triumphant,  lays. 

3  Among  a  thousand  forms  of  love, 

In  which  he  shines  and  smiles  above; 
This  with  peculiar  joy  we  view, 
He's  David's  root  and  offspring  too. 

4  There  Jesus,  in  the  glorious  plan, 
Shines  the  great  God,  the  wondrous  man 
As  God,  the  root  of  all  our  bliss, 

As  man,  the  branch  of  righteousness. 

5  All  hail,  thou  dear  redeeming  Lord  ! 
All  hail,  thou  co-essential  Word ! 

All  hail,  thou  Root  and  Branch  divine  ! 
All  hail,  and  be  the  glory  thine ! 

56  L.  M. 

Types  and  prophecies  fulfilled  in  Christ. 

BEHOLD  the  woman's  promised  seed  ! 
Behold  the  great  Messiah  come ! 


NAMES  AND  OFFICES.  47 

Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed, 
To  give  him  the  superior  room  ! 

2  Abra'm,  the  saint,  rejoiced  of  old, 
When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw; 
Moses,  the  man  of  God,  foretold 
This  great  fulfiller  of  his  law. 

3  The  types  bore  witness  to  his  name, 
Obtained  their  chief  design,  and  ceased: 
The  incense  and  the  bleeding  lamb, 
The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  priest. 

4  Predictions  in  abundance  meet, 

To  join  their  blessings  on  his  head; 
Jesus,  we  worship  at  thy  feet, 
And  nations  own  the  promised  seed. 

57  6's  &  8's. 

Christ  the  Refuge. 

WHEN  I  behold  my  heart 
With  sin's  deep  stain  impresf, 
Feign  would  I  draw  a  curtain  dark 

Across  my  guilty  breast — 
Hiding  from  all — but  most  from  thee, 
My  God,  its  vast  iniquity  ! 

2  Oh  !  could  I  mount  the  wing 

Of  the  ascending  morn, 
And  be  to  earth's  remotest  ring 

Ere  close  of  evening,  borne, 
I'd  haste,  I'd  fly  o'er  land  and  sea 
To  hide  me  from  myself  and  thee. 

3  Alas  !  how  vain  the  thought ! 

The  power  that  guides  the  Sun, 
Must  bear  the  flying  fugitive — 
And  when  the  day  is  done 


48  CHRIST. 

Within  thy  hand  must  be  ray  bed, 
Beneath  thy  wing  must  rest  my  head. 

4  Oh !  whither  shall  I  fly 

Omnipotent,  from  thee  ? 
Within  the  deep  impervious  folds 

Of  night's  dark  canopy  ? 
'Twere  vain,  I  could  not  'scape  thy  sight 
For  thou  thyself,  my  God,  art  light ! 

5  Oh  !  Christ,  to  thee  I  fly, 

Beneath  thy  wing  to  rest ; 
Oh !  shield  me  from  thy  Father's  frown 

Within  thy  sheltering  breast; 
But  no!  within  that  hiding  place 
Frowns  turn  to  smiles,  and  wrath  to  grace. 

58  L.  M. 

The  Star  of  Bethlehem. 
O  worldly  pomp  nor  eastern  pride, 


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The  Saviour  chose  to  grace  his  birth; 
Nor  stooped  with  monarchs  to  divide, 
The  mimic  pageantry  of  earth. 

2  But  he  preferred  a  heavenly  gem 

Which  far  and  wide  its  radiance  shed ; 
It  was  the  star  of  Bethlehem 

That  crown'd  the  infant  Saviour's  head. 

3  And  while  the  blessed  Redeemer  lay 

By  kings  and  nobles  unadored 
That  spark  divine  illumed  the  way 
Where  eastern  sages  sought  the  Lord. 

4  Bright  gem  of  glory,  sign  of  grace! 

Appear  to  guide  my  wandering  feet 
And  lead  me  in  the  heavenly  race 
To  find  the  Saviour's  mercy  seat. 


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5  And  though  the  Saviour  now  appears 
On  earth  no  more,  nor  star  is  given, 
Let  Faith  direct  my  future  years, 
That  I  may  find  my  Lord  in  heaven. 

59  L.  M. 

The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor. 

THE  lands  that  long  in  darkness  lay 
Have  now  beheld  a  heavenly  light; 
Nations  that  sat  in  death's  cold  shade, 
Are  blest  with  beams  divinely  bright. 

2  The  virgin's  promised  Son  is  born; 
Behold  the  expected  child  appear  ! 
What  shall  his  names  or  titles  be  ? 
"  The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor  I" 

3  The  government  of  earth,  and  seas 
Upon  his  shoulders  shall  be  laid  : 
His  wide  dominions  shall  increase, 
And  honours  to  his  name  be  paid. 

4  Jesus,  the  holy  child,  shall  sit 
High  on  his  Father  David's  throne; 
Shall  crush  bis  foes  beneath  his  feet. 
And  reign  to  ages  yet  unknown. 

60  L.  M. 

Christ  the  Priest,  King,  and  Judge. 

NOW  to  the  Lord  that  makes  us  know 
The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honours  paid  below, 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

2  'Twas  he  that  cleansed  our  foulest  sins, 
And  washed  us  in  his  richest  blood; 
Tis  he  that  makes  us  priests  and  kings, 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 


50  CHRIST. 

3  To  Jesus  our  atoning  Priest, 

To  Jesus  our  exalted  King", 
Be  everlasting  power  confessed, 
And  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 

4  Behold  on  flying  clouds  he  comes, 

And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move; 
Though  with  our  sins  we  pierced  him  once 
Still  he  displays  his  pardoning  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 

While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day  ; 

Come,  Lord,  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 

Nor  let  thy  chariots  long  delay. 


61  C.  M. 

Lamb  of  God  to  be  worshipped. 

COME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 
With  angels  round  the  throne; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus  :" 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

4  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


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62  L.  M. 

Lamb  of  God  to  be  worshipped. 

WHAT  equal  honours  shall  we  bring 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ! 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain, 

The  Prince  of  Peace,  that  groaned  and  died, 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign 
At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 

Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men : 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  sav — Amen. 

63  L.  M. 

Christ  the  Shepherd. 

THOU  whom  my  soul  admires  above 
All  earthly  joy,  and  earthly  love, 
Tell  me,  dear  Shepherd,  let  me  know, 
Where  doth  thy  sweetest  pasture  grow  ? 

2  Where  is  the  shadow  of  that  rock, 
That  from  the  sun  defends  thy  flock? 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  sheep, 
Among  them  rest,  among  them  sleep. 

3  Why  should  thy  bride  appear  like  one 
That  turns  aside  to  paths  unknown  ? 
My  constant  feet  would  never  rove, 
Would  never  seek  another  love. 

64  L.  M. 

Christ  our  Wisdom  and  Righteousness. 

BURIED  in  shadows  of  the  night, 
We  lie  till  Christ  restores  the  light; 


52  CHRIST. 

Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind, 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drowned  in  tears, 
Till  his  atoning  blood  appears : 
Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress, 
And  sing,  "  The  Lord  our  righteousness." 

3  Our  very  frame  is  mixed  with  sin ; 
His  Spirit  makes  our  nature  clean  ; 
Such  virtues  from  his  sufferings  flow 
At  once  to  cleanse  and  pardon  too. 

4  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns, 
Binding  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains : 
He  sets  the  prisoners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

5  Poor  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  power,  and  righteousness ; 
Thou  art  our  mighty  all,  and  we 

Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 

65  S.  M. 

Christ  our  Wisdom  and  Righteousness. 

HOW  heavy  is  the  night 
That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 
Till  Christ,  with  his  reviving  light, 
Over  our  souls  arise  ! 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  heaven ; 
But,  in  his  righteousness  arrayed, 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways; 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 


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4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 

To  hold  our  souls  in  vain  ; 
He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  accursed  chain. 

5  Lord,  we  adore  thy  ways, 

To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 
Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace, 
And  thy  atoning  blood. 

06  L.  M. 

Christ  a  Saviour. 

NOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 
Did  Christ  the  Son  of  God  appear  ! 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flaming  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 

He  loved  the  race  of  men  so  well, 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 

Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word, 

Trust  in  his  mighty  name  and  live; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

67  H.  M. 

Christ  the  Prophet  and  Shepherd. 

JOIN  all  the  glorious  names 
Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore : 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth. 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

2  But,  O  what  gentle  terms, 
What  condescending  ways, 
6 


54  CHRIST. 

Doth  our  Redeemer  use, 

To  leach  his  heavenly  grace  ! 
My  eyes  with  joy  and  wonder  see, 
What  forms  of  love  he  bears  for  me. 

3  Arrayed  in  mortal  flesh, 

He  like  an  angel  stands, 
And  holds  the  promises, 

And  pardons,  in  his  hands  : 
Commissioned  from  his  Father's  throne, 
To  make  his  grace  to  mortals  known. 

4  Great  Prophet  of  my  God  ! 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name  : 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came  ; 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 

5  Be  thou  my  Counsellor, 

My  Pattern  and  my  Guide; 
And  through  this  desert  land 

Still  keep  me  near  thy  side  ; 
O  let  my  feet  ne'er  run  astray, 
Nor  rove,  nor  seek  the  crooked  way ! 

6  I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

His  watchful  eyes  shall  keep 
My  wandering  soul  among 

The  thousands  of  his  sheep  : 
He  feeds  his  flock,  he  calls  their  names, 
His  bosom  bears  the  tender  lambs. 

68  H.  M. 

Titles  of  Christ. 

JESUS,  my  great  High-Priest, 
Offered  his  blood  and  died  ; 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 
No  sacrifice  beside. 


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His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone  ; 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

2  To  this  dear  Surety's  hand 

Will  I  commit  my  cause; 
He  answers  and  fulfils 

His  Father's  broken  laws. 
Behold  my  soul  at  freedom  set ; 
My  surety  paid  the  dreadful  debt. 

3  My  Advocate  appears 

For  my  defence  on  high  ; 
The  Father  bows  his  ears, 

And  lays  his  thunder  by. 
Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say, 
Shall  turn  his  heart,  his  love  away. 

4  My  great  and  glorious  Lord, 

My  conqueror  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword, 

Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing. 
Thine  is  the  power;  behold  I  sit 
In  willing  bonds  beneath  thy  feet. 

5  Now  let  my  soul  arise, 

And  tread  the  tempter  down  : 
My  Captain  leads  me  forth 

To  conquest  and  a  crown. 
A  feeble  saint  shall  win  the  day, 
Though  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  way. 

6  Should  all  the  hosts  of  death, 

And  powers  of  hell  unknown, 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 

Of  rage  and  mischief  on, 
I  shall  be  safe,  for  Christ  displays 
Superior  power  and  guardian  grace. 


56  CHRIST. 

69  S.  M. 

Christ  our  Advocate. 

THE  great  Redeemer's  gone, 
To  appear  before  our  God, 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  naming  throne 
With  his  atoning  blood. 

2  No  fiery  vengeance  now, 

No  burning  wrath  comes  down  : 
If  justice  calls  for  sinners'  blood, 
The  Saviour  shows  his  own. 

3  Before  his  Father's  eye 

Our  humble  suit  he  moves : 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by, 
And  looks,  and  smiles,  and  loves. 

4  Now  may  our  joyful  tongues 

Our  Maker's  honour  sing  ; 
Jesus,  the  Priest,  receives  our  songs, 
And  bears  them  to  the  King. 

5  On  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 

And  triumphs  all  above: 
But,  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  strains, 
To  speak  immortal  love  ! 

6  How  jarring  and  how  low 

Are  all  the  notes  we  sing ! 
Blest  Saviour,  tune  our  songs  anew, 
And  they  shall  please  the  King. 

70  C.  M. 

Offices  of  Christ. 

WE  bless  the  Prophet  of  the  Lord, 
That  comes  with  truth  and  grace, 
Jesus,  thy  Spirit  and  thy  word, 
Shall  lead  us  in  thy  ways. 


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2  We  reverence  our  High  Priest  above, 

Who  offered  up  his  blood, 

And  lives  to  carry  on  his  love, 

By  pleading  with  our  God. 

3  We  honour  our  exalted  King; 

How  sweet  are  his  commands ! 
He  guards  our  souls  from  hell  and  sin, 
By  his  almighty  hands. 

4  Hosannah  to  his  glorious  name, 

Who  saves  by  sovereign  grace  ! 
The  anointed  Saviour  hath  a  claim, 
To  our  immortal  praise. 


71  L.  M. 

Christ  our  Pattern. 

MY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervour  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  : 
Then  God  the  Judge  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 


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72  C.  M. 

Christ  our  Passover. 

LO  !  the  destroying  angel  flies 
To  Pharaoh's  stubborn  land  ; 
The  pride  and  flower  of  Egypt  dies 
By  his  vindictive  hand. 

2  He  passed  the  tents  of  Jacob  o'er, 

Nor  poured  the  wrath  divine; 
He  saw  the  blood  on  every  door, 
And  blessed  the  peaceful  sign. 

3  Lord,  if  my  heart  were  sprinkled  too 

With  blood  so  rich  as  thine, 
Justice  no  longer  would  pursue 
This  guilty  soul  of  mine. 

4  Jesus,  our  passover  was  slain, 

And  has  at  once  procured 
Freedom  from  Satan's  heavy  chain. 
And  God's  avenging  sword. 

73  8s,  7s  &  4s. 

Christ  our  Guide. 

GUIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land, 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me,  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow; 
Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  ; 

Strong  deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 


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3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  : 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side: 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

74  C.  M. 

Christ  the  Shepherd. 

FATHER  of  peace,  and  God  of  love, 
We  own  thy  power  to  save ; 
That  power  by  which  our  Shepherd  rose, 
Victorious  o'er  the  grave. 

•2  We  triumph  in  that  Shepherd's  name, 
Still  watchful  for  our  good, 
Who  brought  the  eternal  covenant  down, 
And  sealed  it  with  his  blood. 

3  So  may  thy  Spirit  seal  my  soul, 

And  mould  it  to  thy  will; 
That  my  fond  heart  no  more  may  stray, 
But  keep  thy  covenant  still. 

4  Still  may  we  gain  superior  strength, 

And  press  with  vigour  on, 
Till  full  perfection  crown  our  hopes, 
And  fix  us  near  thy  throne. 

75  L.  M. 

Jesus  the  one  thing  needful. 

JESUS,  engrave  it  on  my  heart, 
That  thou  the  one  thing  needful  art ! 
I  could  from  all  things  parted  be, 
But  never,  never,  Lord,  from  thee ! 

2  Needful  art  thou  to  make  me  live ; 
Needful  art  thou  all  grace  to  give; 


60  CHRIST. 

Needful  to  guide  me,  lest  I  stray ; 
Needful  to  help  me  every  day. 

3  Needful  is  thy  most  precious  blood ; 
Needful  is  thy  correcting  rod ; 
Needful  is  thy  indulgent  care  ; 
Needful  thy  all-prevailing  prayer. 

4  Needful  thy  presence,  dearest  Lord, 
True  peace  and  comfort  to  afford ; 
Needful  thy  promise,  to  impart 
Fresh  life  and  vigour  to  my  heart. 

5  Needful  art  thou  to  be  my  stay 
Through  all  life's  dark  and  thorny  way; 
Nor  less  in  death  thou'lt  needful  be, 
When  I  yield  up  my  soul  to  thee. 

6  Needful  art  thou  to  raise  my  dust 
In  shining  glory  with  the  just; 
Needful  when  I  in  heaven  appear, 
To  crown  and  to  present  me  there. 

76  L.  M. 

The  Living  Redeemer. 

I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives; 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives 
He  lives,  he  lives,  who  once  was  dead, 
He  lives  my  ever  living  head ! 

2  He  lives  triumphant  from  the  grave, 
He  lives  eternally  to  save; 

He  lives  all-glorious  in  the  sky, 
He  lives  exalted  there  on  high. 

3  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  his  Jove, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above ; 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 


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4  He  lives  to  grant  me  fresh  supply, 
He  lives  to  guide  me  with  his  eye; 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

5  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 

He  lives  to  stop  and  wipe  my  tears ; 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives  all  blessings  to  impart. 

6  He  lives  my  kind,  wise,  heavenly  friend, 
He  lives  and  loves  me  to  the  end ; 

He  lives,  and,  while  he  lives,  I'll  sing, 
He  lives,  my  prophet,  priest,  and  king. 

7  He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breath, 
He  lives,  and  I  shall  conquer  death ; 
He  lives  my  mansion  to  prepare, 

He  lives  to  bring  me  safely  there. 

8  He  lives,  all  glory  to  his  name  ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same; 

0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 

1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  ! 

77  C.  M. 

Christ's  Compassion  on  the  Barren  Fig  Tree. 

SEE  how  the  fruitless  fig-tree  stands, 
Beneath  the  owner's  frown : 
The  axe  is  lifted  in  his  hands, 
To  cut  the  cumberer  down. 

2  "  Year  after  year,  I  come,"  he  cries, 

"  And  still  no  fruit  is  shown; 

Nothing  but  empty  leaves  arise, 

Then  cut  the  cumberer  down. 

3  "  The  axe  of  death,  at  one  sharp  stroke, 

Shall  make  my  justice  known; 


Each  bough  shall  tremble  at  the  shock, 
Which  cuts  the  cumberer  down." 

4  Touched  at  the  root,  the  branches  shake, 

Around  the  leaves  are  strewn  : — 
"  Oh  spare  awhile  !  for  mercy's  sake, 
Cut  not  the  cumberer  down. 

5  "  In  sloth,  and  barrenness,  and  pride, 

The  fig-tree  long  has  grown  ; 
Yet  let  all  means,  this  year  be  tried, 
Cut  not  the  cumberer  down. 

6  "  If  barren  still  the  tree  must  lie 

All  withering  in  thy  frown ; 
Death's  whetted  axe  its  edge  shall  try, 
And  cut  the  cumberer  down." 

7  Sinner,  beware  ! — the  axe  of  death 

Is  raised,  and  aimed  at  thee  : 
Awhile  thy  Maker  spares  thy  breath — 
Beware,  O  barren  tree  ! 

8  If  heedless  when  thy  Maker  calls, 

Then  comes  the  deadly  aim : 
He  smites — at  once  the  sinner  falls 
To  hell's  eternal  flame  ! 

78  L.  M. 

Christ  the  Sovereign  Saviour. 

JEHOVAH  speaks,  let  Israel  hear, 
Let  all  the  earth  rejoice  and  fear, 
While  God's  eternal  Son  proclaims 
His  sovereign  honours  and  his  names. 

2  I  am  the  last,  and  I  the  first, 

The  Saviour  God,  and  God  the  just; 
There's  none  besides  pretends  to  show 
Such  justice,  and  salvation  too. 


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3  Ye,  that  in  shades  of  darkness  dwell, 
Just  on  the  verge  of  death  and  hell, 
Look  up  to  me  from  distant  lands, 
Light,  life,  and  heaven,  are  in  my  hands. 

4  I  by  my  holy  name  have  sworn, 
Nor  shall  the  word  in  vain  return, 
To  me  shall  all  things  bend  the  knee, 
And  every  tongue  shall  swear  to  me. 

.5  In  me  alone,  shall  men  confess, 

Lies  all  their  strength  and  righteousness : 
But  such  as  dare  despise  my  name, 
I'll  clothe  them  with  eternal  shame. 

6  In  me,  the  Lord,  shall  all  the  seed 
Of  Israel  from  their  sins  be  freed ; 
And  by  their  shining  graces  prove 
Their  interest  in  my  pardoning  love. 

70  7s.  4  lines. 

Constancy  of  Christ's  Love. 
'ARK,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord  ; 


H 


'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee  : 
"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  me  ? 

2  "  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And,  when  wounded,  healed  thy  wound  ; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  toward  the  child  she  bear  ? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above; 


64  CHRIST. 

Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5  **  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done  ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shall  be, 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  me  ?" 

6  Lord  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint: 
Yet  I  love  thee  and  adore, 

Oh  for  grace  to  love  thee  more  ! 

80  L.  M. 

Behold  the  Man. 

BEHOLD  the  man  !  how  glorious  He  ! 
Before  his  foes  he  stands  unavved; 
And,  without  wrong  or  blasphemy, 
He  claims  equality  with  God. 

2  Behold  the  man  !  by  all  condemned, 
Assaulted  by  a  host  of  foes  ; 

His  person  and  his  claims  contemned, 
A  man  of  sufferings  and  of  woes. 

3  Behold  the  man!      He  stands  alone, 
His  foes  are  ready  to  devour  ; 

Not  one  of  all  his  friends  will  own 
Their  Master  in  this    trying  hour. 

4  Behold  the  man  !     He  knew  no  sin, 
Yet  justice  smites  him  with  her  sword; 
He  bears  the  stroke  that  else  had  been 
The  sinner's  portion  from  the  Lord. 

5  Behold  the  man !  so  weak  he  seems, 
His  awful  word  inspires  no  fear; 

But  soon  must  he,  who  now  blasphemes, 
Before  his  judgment-seat  appear. 


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6  Behold  the  man  !  though  scorned  below 
He  bears  the  greatest  name  above ; 
The  angels  at  his  footstool  bow, 
And  all  his  royal  claims  approve. 

81  L.  M.  D. 

God  of  Light. 

THE  saffron  tints  of  morn  appear, 
And  glow  across  the  blushing  east; 
The  brilliant  orb  of  day  is  near, 

To  dissipate  the  lingering  mist. 
And  while  his  mantling  splendours  dart, 
Their  radiance  o'er  the  kindling  skies 
To  chase  the  darkness  of  my  heart, 
Arise,  O  God  of  light,  arise. 

2  Creation  smiles  through  all  her  tears, 

Ten  thousand  sparkling  drops  of  dew, 
His  head  the  lofty  mountain  rears, 

To  meet  the  earliest  sunbeam  true. 
So  shall  I  smile  amid  my  woe, 

When  sorrows  drown  my  weeping  eyes 
So  shall  my  bosom  learn  to  glow 

If  thou,  my  glorious  sun,  arise. 

82  L.  C.  M. 

Character  of  the  Redeemer. 

O  COULD  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
O  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth 
Which  in  my  Saviour  shine  ! 
I'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel  while  he  sings, 
In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  I'd  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 
Of  sin  and  wrath  divine  : 


66  CHRIST. 

I'd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness, 

In  which  all-perfect,  heavenly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

3  I'd  sing-  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne  : 
In  loftiest  songs,  of  sweetest  praise, 
1  would  to  everlasting  days 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 

4  Soon  the  delightful  day  will  come, 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  call  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  his  face  ! 
Then,  with  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 

83  L.  M. 

Christ  our  Strength. 

LET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
"  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day;' 
Then  I  rejoice  in  deep  distress, 
Leaning  on  all-sufficient  grace. 

2  I  glory  in  infirmity, 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me ; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong, 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

3  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 

All  sufferings,  if  my  Lord  be  there; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains, 
While  his  own  hand  my  head  sustains. 

84  C.  M. 

Christ  superior  to  Moses. 

HOW  strong  thine  arm  is,  mighty  God, 
Who  would  not  fear  thy  name  ! 


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Jesus,  how  sweet  thy  graces  are  ! 
Who  would  not  love  the  Lamb  ! 

2  He  has  done  more  than  Moses  did  : 

Our  Prophet  and  our  King, 
From  bonds  of  hell  has  freed  our  souls, 
And  taught  our  lips  to  sing. 

3  In  the  Red  Sea,  by  Moses'  hand, 

The  Egyptian  host  was  drowned  ; 
But  his  own  blood  hides  all  our  sins, 
And  guilt  no  more  is  found. 

4  When  through  the  desert  Israel  went, 

With  manna  they  were  fed : 
Our  Lord  invites  us  to  his  flesh, 
And  calls  it  living  bread. 

5  Moses  beheld  the  promised  land, 

Yet  never  reached  the  place : 
But  Christ  shall  bring  his  followers  home, 
To  see  his  Father's  face. 

6  Then  will  our  love  and  joy  be  full, 

And  feel  a  warmer  flame, 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

8&  C.  M. 

ChrisVs  Sympathy  and  Intercession. 

WITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
Of  our  High  Priest  above; 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  has  felt  the  same. 


68  CHRIST. 

3  But  spotless,  innocent,  and  pure 

The  great  Redeemer  stood, 
While  Satan's  fiery  darts  he  bore, 
And  did  resist  to  blood. 

4  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 

Poured  out  his  cries  and  tears, 
And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

5  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame ; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 

6  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power; 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

86  L.  M. 

Christ's  Mission  attested  by  Miracles. 

BEHOLD,  the  blind  their  sight  receive ! 
Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  live! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders,  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name. 

2  Thus  doth  the  eternal  Spirit  own, 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies  !  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood 
He  rises,  the  triumphant  God : 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die. 

4  Hence  and  for  ever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart; 


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And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 

87  C.  M. 

Condescension  of  Christ. 

THE  Saviour  !  O  what  endless  charms 
Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound  ! 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  sweet  comfort  round. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine, 

In  rich  effusion  flow, 
For  guilty  rebels  lost  in  sin, 
And  doomed  to  endless  woe. 

3  The  almighty  Former  of  the  skies 

Stooped  to  our  vile  abode ; 
While  angels  viewed  with  wondering  eyes, 
And  hailed  the  incarnate  God  ! 

4  O  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine  ! 

Of  bliss  a  boundless  store  ! 
Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  thee  mine ; 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

5  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies, 

Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  All ! 

88  L.  M. 

Christ  our  Example. 

AND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  ? 
So  let  our  conversation  be; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 

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70  CHRIST. 

On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes, 

Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life! 

3  O  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 

How  mild  !  how  ready  to  forgive ! 
Be  his  the  temper  of  our  mind, 
And  his  the  rule  by  which  we  live. 

4  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will, 

Was  his  employment  and  delight; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal, 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright. 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 

The  labours  of  his  life  were  love : 
If  then  we  love  our  Saviour's  name, 
Let  his  divine  example  move. 

6  But  ah,  how  blind  !  how  weak  we  are! 

How  frail !  how  apt  to  turn  aside  ! 
Lord,  we  depend  upon  thy  care, 
And  ask  thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 

89  C.  M. 

Christ's  Intercession. 

AWAKE,  sweet  gratitude,  and  sing 
The  ascended  Saviour's  love  : 
Sing  how  he  lives  to  carry  on 
His  people's  cause  above. 

2  With  cries  and  tears,  he  offered  up 

His  humble  suit  below; 
But  with  authority  he  asks, 
Enthroned  in  glory  now. 

3  For  all  that  come  to  God  by  him, 

Salvation  he  demands; 
Points  to  their  names  upon  his  breast, 
And  spreads  his  wounded  hands. 


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4  His  sweet  atoning  sacrifice 

Gives  sanction  to  his  claim  ; 
"  Father,  I  will  that  all  my  saints 
Be  with  me  where  I  am. 

5  "  By  their  salvation,  recompense 

The  sorrows  I  endured ; 
Just  to  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
*  And  faithful  to  thy  word." 

6  Eternal  life,  at  his  request, 

To  every  saint  is  given  : 
Safety  on  earth,  and,  after  death, 
The  plenitude  of  heaven. 

90  H.  M. 

Condescension  and  Love  of  Christ. 

COME,  every  pious  heart, 
That  loves  the  Saviour's  name, 
Your  noblest  powers  exert, 
To  celebrate  his  fame  : 
Tell  all  above,  and  all  below/! 
The  debt  of  love  to  him  you  owe. 

2  Such  was  his  zeal  for  God, 
And  such  his  love  for  you, 
He  freely  undertook 
What  Gabriel  could  not  do : 

His  every  deed  of  love  and  grace 

All  words  exceed,  and  thoughts  surpass. 

3  He  left  his  starry  crown, 
And  laid  his  robes  aside; 

On  wings  of  love  came  down, 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died : 
What  he  endured  O  who  can  tell, 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell ! 


72  CHRIST. 

4  From  the  dark  grave  he  rose, 
The  mansions  of  the  dead  ; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes, 
In  glorious  triumph  led : 

Up  through  the  sky  the  conqueror  rode, 
And  reigns  on  high,  the  Saviour  God. 

5  Jesus,  we  ne'er  can  pay 
The  debt  we  owe  thy  love, 
Yet  tell  us  how  we  may 
Our  gratitude  approve : 

Our  hearts,  our  all,  to  thee  we  give ; 
The  gift,  though  small,  thou  wilt  receive. 

91  7s.  4  lines. 

Fulness  of  Christ. 

BLEEDING  hearts,  defiled  by  sin, 
Jesus  Christ  can  make  you  clean : 
Contrite  souls,  with  guilt  opprest, 
Jesus  Christ  can  give  you  rest, 

2  You  that  mourn  o'er  follies  past, 
Precious  hours  and  years  laid  waste ; 
Turn  to  God,  oh  turn  and  live, 
Jesus  Christ  can  still  forgive. 

3  You  that  oft  have  wandered  far 
From  the  light  of  Bethlehem's  star; 
Trembling,  now  your  steps  retrace, 
Jesus  Christ  is  full  of  grace. 

4  Souls  benighted  and  forlorn, 
Grieved,  afflicted,  tempest-worn, 
Now  in  Israel's  Rock  confide, 
Jesus  Christ  for  man  has  died. 

5  Fainting  souls,  in  peril's  hour 
Yield  not  to  the  tempter's  power; 
On  the  risen  Lord  rely, 

Jesus  Christ  now  reigns  on  high. 


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9£  8s  &  7s. 

Christ  the  Desire  of  all  Nations. 

COME,  thou  long  expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  thy  people  free  ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us, 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee  : 
Israel's  Strength  and  Consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art; 
Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

2  Born,  thy  people  to  deliver  ; 

Born  a  child — and  yet  a  King; 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  thy  precious  kingdom  bring : 
By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone ; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

OS  8s. 

Christ  the  Believer's  Friend. 

THIS  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 
Our  faithful  unchangeable  friend; 
Whose  love  is  as  large  as  his  power, 
And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end. 

2  'Tis  Jesus  the  first  and  the  last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home, 
We'll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 

94  L.  M.     6  lines. 

Christ  the  Hope  of  the  Disconsolate. 

WHEN  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 


74  CHRIST. 

On  him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain  ; 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  ought  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  virtue's  narrow  way, 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue 

Or  do  the  sin  1  would  not  do, 

Still  he  who  felt  temptation's  power* 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  When  vexing  thoughts  within  me  rise, 
And  sore  dismayed  my  spirit  dies, 
Yet  he,  who  once  vouchsafed  to  bear 
The  sickening  anguish  of  despair, 
Shall  sweetly  soothe,  shall  gently  dry, 
The  throbbing  heart,  the  streaming  eye. 

4  When,  sorrowing,  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend ; 
And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile, 
Divides  me — for  a  little  while, — 

Thou,  Saviour,  seest  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

5  And  O,  when  I  have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict — but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed, — for  thou  hast  died; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day* 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

95  Us  &  8s. 

Christ  the  Joy  of  his  People. 

OTHOU  in  whose  presence  my  soul  takes 
delight, 
On  whom  in  affliction  I  call, 
My  comfort  by  day,  and  my  song  in  the  night. 
My  hope,  my  salvation,  my  all. 


NAMES  AND  OFFICES.  75 

Where  dost  thou  at  noon-tide  resort  with  thy 
sheep, 

To  feed  on  the  pastures  of  love  ? 
For  why  in  the  valley  of  death  should  I  weep, 

Or  alone  in  the  wilderness  rove  ? 

2  O  why  should  I  wander  an  alien  from  thee, 

And  cry  in  the  desert  for  bread  : 
Tny  foes  will  rejoice,  when  my  sorrows  they 
see, 

And  smile  at  the  tears  I  have  shed. 
Ye  daughters  of  Zion,  declare,  have  you  seen 

The  star  that  on  Israel  shone  ? 
Say,  if  in  your  tents  my  Beloved  has  been, 

And  where  with  his  flocks  he  is  gone  ? 

3  This  is  my  Beloved,  his  form  is  divine, 

His  vestments  shed  odours  around; 
The  locks  on  his  head  are  as  grapes  on  the 
vine, 
When  autumn  with  plenty  is  crowned. 
The  roses  of  Sharon,  the  lilies  that  grow, 

In  the  vales,  on  the  banks  of  the  streams, 
On  his  cheek,  in  the  beauty  of  excellence 
blow, 
And  his  eyes  are  as  quivers  of  beams. 

96  lis  &  8s. 

Christ  a  Terror  to  his  Enemies. 

BUT  when  armed  with  vengeance  in  terror 
he  comes, 
The  nations  rebellious  to  tame, 
The  reins  of  omnipotent  power  he  assumes, 

And  rides  in  a  chariot  of  flame. 
A  two-edged  sword  from  his  mouth  issues 
forth, 
Bright  quivers  of  fire  are  his  eyes, 


76  CHRIST. 

He  speaks,  and  black  tempests  are  seen  in  the 

north, 
And  storms  from  their  caverns  arise. 

2  Ten  thousand  destructions,  that  wait  for  his 

word, 
And  ride  on  the  wings  of  his  breath, 
Fly  swift  as  the  wind  at  the  nod  of  their  Lord, 

And  deal  out  the  arrows  of  death. 
His  cloud-bursting  thunders  their  voices  re- 
sound, 
Through  all  the  vast  regions  on  high ; 
Till   from  the  deep  centre  loud  echoes  re- 
bound, 
And  meet  the  quick  flame  in  the  sky  ; 

3  The  portals  of  heaven  at  his  bidding  obey, 

And  expand  ere  his  banner  appear  ; 
Earth  trembles  beneath,  till  her  mountains 
give  way, 
And  hell  shakes  her  fetters  with  fear. 
When  he  walks  on  the  clouds,  as  the  dust  of 
his  feet, 
And  grasps  the  big  storm  in  his  hand, 
What  eye  the  fierce  glance  of  his  anger  shall 
meet, 
Or  who  in  his  presence  shall  stand  ? 

97  L.  M. 

Sympathy  of  Christ. 
HERE  nigh  the  heavenly  temple  stands, 


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The  house  of  God  not  made  with  hands, 
A  great  high  priest  our  nature  wears, 
The  patron  of  mankind  appears. 

2  He,  who  for  men  in  mercy  stood, 

And  poured  on  earth  his  precious  blood, 


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Pursues  in  heaven  his  plan  of  grace, 
The  guardian  of  the  human  race. 

3  Though  now  ascended  up  on  high, 
He  bends  on  earth  a  brother's  eye; 
Partaker  of  the  human  name, 

He  knows  the  frailty  of  our  frame, 

4  Our  fellow  sufferer  yet  retains 
A  fellow-feeling  of  our  pains; 
And  still  remembers  in  the  skies, 
His  tears,  and  agonies,  and  cries. 

5  In  every  pang  that  rends  the  heart, 
The  man  of  sorrows  had  a  part ; 
He  sympathizes  in  our  grief, 

And  to  the  sufferer  sends  relief. 

6  With  boldness,  therefore,  at  the  throne, 
Let  us  make  all  our  sorrows  known; 
And  ask  the  aids  of  heavenly  power, 
To  help  us  in  the  evil  hour  ! 

98  S.  M. 

Sufferings  of  Christ. 
IKE  sheep  we  went  astray, 


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And  broke  the  fold  of  God, 
Each  wandering  in  a  different  way, 
But  all  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour, 

When  God  our  wanderings  laid, 
And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour 
Upon  the  Shepherd's  head  ! 

3  How  glorious  was  the  grace 

When  Christ  sustained  the  stroke  ! 
His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays 
A  ransom  for  the  flock. 


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90  C.  M. 

Christ's  dying  Love. 

HOW  condescending  and  how  kind 
Was  God's  eternal  Son  ! 
Our  misery  reached  his  heavenly  mind, 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 

2  When  justice  by  our  sins  provoked, 

Drew  forth  its  dreadful  sword, 

He  gave  his  soul  up  to  the  stroke, 

Without  a  murmuring  word. 

3  He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes, 

To  raise  us  to  his  throne: 
There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows 
But  cost  his  heart  a  groan. 

i  This  was  compassion  like  a  God, 
That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

5  Now,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

His  love  is  still  as  great : 

Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 

Nor  lets  his  saints  forget. 

6  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

While  we  his  death  record, 
And,  with  our  joy  for  pardoned  guilt. 
Mourn  that  we  pierced  the  Lord 

100  L.  M. 

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SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH.  79 

And  every  labour  of  his  hands 

Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

2  But  in  the  grace  that  rescued  man, 

His  brightest  form  of  glory  shines ; 
Here,  on  the  cross,  'tis  fairest  drawn 
In  precious  blood  and  crimson  lines. 

3  Here  I  behold  his  inmost  heart, 

Where  grace  and  vengeance  strangely  join. 
Piercing  his  Son  with  sharpest  smart, 
To  make  the  purchased  blessings  mine. 

4  O  !  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross, 

Where  God  the  Saviour  loved  and  died ! 
Her  noblest  life  my  Spirit  draws 

From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 

5  I  would  for  ever  speak  his  name, 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown  : 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne. 

101  L.  M. 

Sufferings  of  the  Redeemer. 

STRETCHED  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour 
dies. 
Hark  !  his  expiring  groans  arise  ! 
See,  how  the  sacred  crimson  tide 
Flows  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side. 

2  To  suffer  in  the  traitor's  place, 

To  die  for  man — surprising  grace  ! 

Yet  pass  rebellious  angels  by — 

O  why  for  man,  dear  Saviour,  why  ? 

3  And  didst  thou  bleed  ? — for  sinners  bleed  ? — 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 

No  !  he  withdrew  his  sickening  ray, 
And  darkness  veiled  the  mourning  day. 


80  CHRIST. 

4  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  woe, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow, 
And  yet  my  heart  unmoved  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

5  Come,  dearest  Lord  !  thy  grace  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart ; 
'Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move, 
In  melting  grief,  and  ardent  love. 

102  S.  M. 

Suffering  Saviour. 

DID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep? 
And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears, 

Angels  with  wonder  see! 
Be  thou  astonished,  O  my  soul, 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept,  that  we  might  weep; 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear: 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

1 03  L.  M. 

Christ's  Suffering. 

TIS  midnight — and  on  Olive's  brow, 
The  star  is  dimm'd  that  lately  shone; 
Tis  midnight — in  the  garden  now, 
The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2  'Tis  midnight — and  from  all  removed, 
Immanuel  wrestles  'lone,  with  fears; 
E'en  the  disciple  that  he  loved 
Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 


SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH.  81 

3  'Tis  midnight — and  for  others'  guilt 

The  man  of  sorrows  weeps  in  blood ; 
Yet  he  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt, 
Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God. 

4  'Tis  midnight — and  from  ether  plains, 

Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know; 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 

That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  woe. 

104  C.  L.  M. 

Christ's  Agony. 

HE  knelt,  the  Saviour  knelt  and  prayed, 
When  but  his  Father's  eye 
Looked  through  the  lonely  garden's  shade 

On  that  dread  agony  ; 
The  Lord  of  all  above,  beneath, 
Was  bowed  with  sorrow  unto  death ! 

2  The  sun  set  in  a  fearful  hour, 

The  stars  might  well  grow  dim, 
When  this  mortality  had  power 

So  to  o'ershadow  Him  ! 
That  He  who  gave  man's  breath,  might  know 
The  very  depths  of  human  woe. 

3  He  proved  them  all ;  the  doubt,  the  strife, 

The  faint  perplexing  dread, 
The  mists  that  hang  o'er  parting  life, 

All  gathered  round  his  head ; 
And  the  Deliverer  knelt  to  pray — 
Yet  passed  it  not,  that  cup,  away. 

4  It  passed  not — though  the  stormy  wave 

Had  sunk  beneath  His  tread  ; 
It  passed  not — though  to  Him  the  grave 

Had  yielded  up  its  dead. 
But  there  was  sent  Him  from  on  high, 
A  gift  of  strength  for  man  to  die. 


82  CHRIST. 

5  And  was  the  sinless  thus  beset 
With  anguish  and  dismay  ? 
How  may  we  meet  our  conflict  yet, 

In  the  dark  and  narrow  way? 
Through  him — through  him,  that  path  who 

trod; 
Save  or  we  perish,  Son  of  God. 

105  C.  M. 

Christ's  Agony  in  the  Garden. 

DARK  was  the  night,  and  cold  the  ground 
On  which  the  Lord  was  laid  : 
His  sweat  like  drops  of  blood  ran  down, 
In  agony  He  prayed — 

2  "  Father  !  remove  this  bitter  cup, 

If  such  thy  sacred  will; 

If  not,  content  to  drink  it  up, 

Thy  pleasure  I  fulfil !" 

3  Go  to  the  Garden,  sinner  !  see 

Those  precious  drops  that  flow: 
The  heavy  load  he  bore  for  thee — 
For  thee,  he  lies  so  low! 

4  Then  learn  of  Him  the  cross  to  bear, 

Thy  Father's  will  obey ; 
And  when  temptations  press  thee  near, 
Awake  to  watch  and  pray. 

106  C.  M. 

The  Resurrection. 

AGAIN,  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 
Awakes  the  kindling  ray, 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  morn, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 


EXALTATION.  60 

2  O  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapt 

The  heathen  world  in  gloom  I 
O  what  a  sun  which  broke  this  day 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  ! 

3  The  powers  of  darkness  leagued  in  vain. 

To  bind  our  Lord  in  death ; 
He  shook  their  kingdom  when  he  fell, 
With  his  expiring  breath. 

4  And  now  his  conquering  chariot  wheels. 

Ascend  the  lofty  skies; 
Broken  beneath  his  powerful  cross, 
Death's  iron  sceptre  lies. 

5  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung  ; 
Let  gladness  dwell  on  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

6  Ten  thousand  different  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  this  happy  morn, 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
On  nations  yet  unborn, 

107  H.  M. 

Resurrection  of  Christ. 

YES,  the  Redeemer  rose ; 
The  Saviour  left  the  dead  ; 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 
High  raised  his  conquering  head, 
In  wild  dismay,  the  guards  around, 
Fall  to  the  ground,  and  sink  away. 

2  Lo  !  the  angelic  bands 
In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  his  high  commands, 
And  worship  at  his  feet; 

Joyful  they  come,  and  wing  their  way 
From  realms  of  day,  to  Jesus'  tomb. 


84  CHRIST. 

3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly, 
The  joyful  news  to  bear: 
Hark  !  as  they  soar  on  high, 
What  music  fills  the  air  ! 

Their  anthems  say,  "  Jesus,  who  bled, 
Has  left  the  dead  ;  he  rose  to-day." 

4  Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound, 
Redeemed  by  him  from  hell : 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe,  on  which  you  dwell, 
Transported  cry,  "  Jesus  who  bled, 
Hath  left  the  dead,  no  more  to  die." 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 
Who  savest  us  with  tby  blood ! 
Wide  be  thy  name  adored, 
Thou  rising,  reigning  God  ! 

With  thee  we  rise,  with  thee  we  reign, 
And  empires  gain,  beyond  the  skies. 

108  H.  M. 

Resurrection  and  Ascension  of  Christ. 
LL  hail !  the  glorious  morn, 
That  saw  our  Saviour  rise, 
With  victory  bright  adorned, 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes  : 
Ye  saints  extol  your  risen  Lord, 
And  sing  his  praise  with  sweet  accord. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  atoning  sacrifice ; 

Sustains  the  dreadful  load, 

Of  man's  iniquities; 
Death,  sin,  and  hell,  our  cruel  foes, 
All  vanquished  fell,  when  Jesus  rose. 

The  conqueror  ascends, 
In  triumph  to  the  skies; 


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EXALTATION.  85 

Celestial  hosts  attend. 

To  crown  his  victories ; 
Hark !  they  proclaim  his  glorious  name  ; 
And  heaven  resounds  Immanuel's  fame. 

4  Now  to  the  throne  above, 
Let  every  saint  draw  near; 
There,  dwells  incarnate  love ; 
Grace  sits  triumphant  there  : 

See  mercy  smile,  e'en  on  that  throne, 
Where  once  did  wrath  and  justice  frown. 

5  All  praise  be  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  offered  up  his  blood  ; 
Hosannas  to  his  name, 
That  for  our  ransom  stood ; 

In  notes  sublime,  with  joy  we  sing-, 
The  love  divine  of  Christ  our  King1. 

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Resurrection  and  Ascension. 

HARK  the  herald  angels  say 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day  ! 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high. 
Let  the  glorious  tidings  fly. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done 
Fought  the  fight  the  battle  won ; 
Lo !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 
Lo!  he  sets  in  blood  no  more  ! 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal : 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell : 
Death  in  vain  forbids  him  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise  ! 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King ! 

"  Where  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ?" 
Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save ; 
Where's  thy  victory  boasting  grave? 


5  What  though  once  we  perished  all, 
Partners  of  our  parents'  fall, 
Second  life  we  now  receive 

And  in  Christ  for  ever  live. 

6  Hail !  thou  dear  almighty  Lord, 
Hail !  thou  great  incarnate  Word, 
Hail !  thou  suffering  Son  of  God, 
Take  the  trophies  of  thy  blood. 

HO  H.  M. 

Ascension  and  Glory  of  Christ. 

AWAKE,  our  drowsy  souls, 
Shake  off  each  slothful  band ; 
The  wonders  of  this  day 
Our  noblest  songs  demand  : 
Auspicious  morn  !  thy  blissful  rays, 
Bright  seraphs  hail,  in  songs  of  praise. 

2  At  thy  approaching  dawn, 
Reluctant  death  resigned 
The  glorious  Prince  of  life, 
In  dark  domains  confined, 

The  angelic  host  around  him  bends, 
And  'midst  their  shouts,  the  God  ascends. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 
Heaven  with  hosannas  rings; 
While  earth,  in  humble  strains, 
Thy  praise  responsive  sings: 

Worthy  art  thou,  who  once  wast  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

4  Gird  on,  great  God,  thy  sword, 
Ascend  thy  conquering  car, 
While  justice,  truth,  and  love 

Maintain  the  glorious  war : 
Victorious,  thou  thy  foes  shalt  tread, 
And  sin  and  hell  in  triumph  lead. 


EXALTATION.  87 

5       Make  bare  thy  potent  arm, 

And  wing  the  unerring  dart, 

With  salutary  pangs, 

To  each  rebellious  heart ; 
Then  dying  souls  for  life  shall  sue, 
Numerous  as  drops  of  morning  dew. 

Ill  S.  M. 

Exaltation  of  Christ. 

COME,  all  harmonious  tongues, 
Your  noblest  music  bring  ; 
'Tis  Christ  the  everlasting  God, 
And  Christ  the  man,  we  sing. 

2  Down  to  the  shades  of  death 

He  bowed  his  awful  head  ; 

Yet  he  arose  to  live  and  reign, 

When  death  itself  is  dead. 

3  No  more  the  bloody  spear, 

The  cross  and  nails  no  more ; 
For  hell  itself  shakes  at  his  name, 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 

4  There  the  Redeemer  sits, 

High  on  the  Father's  throne  ; 
The  Father  lays  his  vengeance  by, 
And  smiles  upon  his  Son. 

5  There  his  full  glories  shine 

With  uncreated  rays, 
And  bless  his  saints  and  angels  there 
To  everlasting  days. 

113  L.  M.  D. 

The  Triumphs  of  Christ. 

HE  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  ! 
Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ! 


A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  ! 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground : 

Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 

For  him  who  groaned  beneath  your  load ; 

He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 

A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood  ! 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree, 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ! 
But  lo !  what  sudden  joys  we  see, 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again  ! 
The  risen  God  forsakes  the  tomb, 
Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies, 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies  ! 

3  Dry  up  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  your  great  Deliverer  reigns  I 
Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster  death  in  chains  ; 
Say — "  Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King  ! 
Born  to  redeem  and  strong  to  save  !" 
Then  ask  the  monster — "  Where's  thy  sting, 
And  where's  thy  victory  boasting  grave  7" 

113  8s&7s. 

Christ  Exalted  and  Interceding. 

JESUS,  hail  enthroned  in  glory, 
There  for  ever  to  abide  ; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  thee, 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

2  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading, 
There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare  ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 


EXALTATION. 

3  Worship,  honour,  power,  and  blessing, 
Thou  art  worthy  to  receive : 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

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Praise  to  the  Risen  Saviour. 

LO,  the  stone  is  rolled  away  ! 
Death  yields  up  his  mighty  prey 
Jesus  rising  from  the  tomb, 
Scatters  all  its  fearful  gloom. 

2  Praise  him,  ye  celestial  choirs, 
Praise,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres  1 
Praise  him  in  the  noblest  songs, 
From  ten  thousand  thousand  tongues. 

3  Every  note  with  rapture  swell, 
And  the  Saviour's  triumph  tell; 
Where,  O  death  !  is  now  thy  sting  ? 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquished  king  ? 

4  Let  Immanuel  be  adored, 
Ransom,  Mediator,  Lord ! 
To  creation's  utmost  bound 
Let  the  eternal  praise  resound. 

llo  CM. 

Christ  Interceding  Above. 

NOW  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 
Our  great  High  Priest  above  ; 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care, 
And  sympathetic  love. 

2  Though  raised  to  a  superior  throne, 
Where  angels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  shining  train, 
With  matchless  honours  crowned ; 


90  CHRIST. 

3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears, 

Deep  graven  on  his  heart ; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  Christian  say, 
That  he  hath  lost  his  part. 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide 

Our  everlating  trust, 
When  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crowns, 
Are  mouldered  down  to  dust. 

5  So,  gracious  Saviour,  on  my  breast 

May  thy  dear  name  be  worn : 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, 
To  endless  ages  borne. 

116  S.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Risen  Saviour. 

PREPARE  a  thankful  song, 
To  the  Redeemer's  name; 
Let  his  high  praise  employ  each  tongue, 
And  every  heart  inflame  ! 

2  He  laid  his  glory  by, 

And  bitter  pains  endured 
That  sinners  of  the  deepest  die, 
From  wrath  might  be  secured. 

3  Stretched  on  the  cross  he  died, 

Our  debt  of  sin  to  pay  ; 
The  blood  and  water  from  his  side, 
Wash  guilt  and  filth  away. 

4  Pleading  for  us  he  stands. 

Before  the  Father's  throne  ; 
And  answers  all  the  law's  demands, 
With  what  himself  hath  done. 

5  The  Holy  Ghost  he  sends, 

Our  stubborn  souls  to  move ; 

To  make  his  enemies  his  friends, 

And  conquer  them  by  love. 


EXALTATION.  91 

117  L.  M. 

The  Triumphant  Redeemer. 

THE  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace, 
That  brightest  monument  of  praise 
That  e'er  the  God  of  Love  designed, 
Employs  and  fills  my  labouring  mind. 

2  Begin,  my  soul,  the  heavenly  song, 
A  burden  for  an  angel's  tongue; 
When  Gabriel  sounds  these  awful  things 
He  tunes  and  summons  all  his  strings. 

3  Proclaim  inimitable  love  ; 
Jesus,  the  Lord  of  worlds  above, 
Puts  off  the  beams  of  bright  array, 
And  veils  the  God  in  mortal  clay. 

4  He,  that  distributes  crowns  and  thrones, 
Hangs  on  a  tree,  and  bleeds,  and  groans, 
The  Prince  of  Life  resigns  his  breath ; 
The  King  of  Glory  bows  to  death. 

5  But  see  the  wonders  of  his  power ! 
He  triumphs  in  his  dying  hour  : 
And,  while  by  Satan's  rage  he  fell, 
He  dashed  the  rising  hopes  of  hell. 

6  Thus  were  the  hosts  of  death  subdued, 
And  sin  was  drowned  in  Jesus'  blood ! 
Then  he  arose  ;  he  reigns  above, 
And  conquers  sinners  by  his  love. 

118  H.  M. 

Rejoicing  in  the  Triumph  of  Christ. 

REJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King, 
Your  God  and  king  adore  ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
And  triumph  evermore ; 


Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns, 
The  God  of  truth  and  love; 
When  he  had  purged  our  stains, 
He  took  his  seat  above  ; 

Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven ; 

The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given  ; 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

4  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell ; 
Shall  all  our  sins  destroy ; 
And  every  bosom  swell 
With  pure  seraphic  joy  : 

Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

5  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope, 
Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 
To  their  eternal  home ; 

We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  rejoice. 

119  L.  M. 

The  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

COME,  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay, 
For  he  hath  left  his  silent  bed; 
What  angel  rolled  the  stone  away  ? 
What  spirit  brought  him  from  the  dead  ? 


EXALTATION.  93 

2  By  his  Omnipotence  he  rose, 
By  his  own  Spirit  lived  again ; 
To  crush  for  ever  all  his  foes, 
To  raise  for  ever  ruined  men. 

3  Those  who  his  image  here  partake, 
Though  long  in  dust  their  flesh  consume, 
Shall  sleep  in  Jesus,  and  awake 

To  life  eternal  from  the  tomb. 


120  L.  M. 

Ascension  of  Christ. 

OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay ; 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !" 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right, 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  "  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who?" 
The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercanie, 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew, 
And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !" 

6  "  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who  ?" 
The  Lord  of  boundless  power  possest, 

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94  CHRIST. 

The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all,  for  ever  blest. 

131  L.  M. 

Jesus  our  Forerunner. 

FAR,  far  beyond  these  lower  skies, 
Up  to  the  glories  all  his  own; 
Where  we  by  faith  lift  up  our  eyes, 
There  Jesus,  our  forerunner's  gone. 

2  Amidst  the  shining  hosts  above, 

Where  his  blest  smile  new  pleasure  gives ; 
Where  all  is  wonder,  joy,  and  love, 
There  Jesus,  our  forerunner  lives. 

3  Before  his  heavenly  Father's  face, 
For  every  saint  he  intercedes ; 
And,  with  infallible  success, 
There  Jesus,  our  forerunner,  pleads. 

4  But  O  !  'tis  this  completes  the  whole, 
And  all  its  bliss  and  glory  proves, 
That,  while  eternal  ages  roll, 
There  Jesus,  our  forerunner  loves. 

5  We  shall,  when  we  in  heaven  appear, 
His  praises  sing,  his  wonders  tell ; 
And  with  our  great  forerunner,  there, 
For  ever,  and  for  ever  dwell. 

122  L.  M. 

Christ's  Session  at  the  right  hand  of  God. 

JESUS  the  Lord  our  souls  adore, 
A  painful  sufferer  now  no  more; 
At  the  right  hand  of  God  he  reigns 
O'er  earth,  and  heaven's  extensive  plains. 

2  His  race  for  ever  is  complete ; 
For  ever  undisturbed  his  seat; 


EXAT/TATION.  95 

Myriads  of  angels  round  him  fly, 
And  sing  his  well-gain'd  victory. 

3  Yet,  'midst  the  honours  of  his  throne, 
He  joys  not  for  himself  alone; 

His  meanest  servants  share  their  part, 
Share  in  that  royal  tender  heart. 

4  Raise,  raise,  my  soul,  thy  raptur'd  sight 
With  sacred  wonder  and  delight ; 
Jesus  at  God's  right  hand  now  see, 
Enter'd  within  the  veil  for  thee. 

123  C.  L.  M. 

Resurrection  of  Christ. 

HOW  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn 
That  gilds  the  sacred  tomb, 
Where  once  the  Crucified  was  borne, 

And  veiled  in  midnight  gloom  ! 
Oh  weep  no  more  the  Saviour  slain ; 
The  Lord  is  risen — he  lives  again. 

2  Ye  mourning  saints,  dry  every  tear 

For  your  departed  Lord, 
"  Behold  the  place — he  is  not  there," 

The  tomb  is  all  unbarr'd  : 
The  gates  of  death  were  closed  in  vain 
The  Lord  is  risen — he  lives  again. 

3  Now  cheerful  to  the  house  of  prayer 

Your  early  footsteps  bend, 
The  Saviour  will  himself  be  there, 

Your  Advocate  and  Friend : 
Once  by  the  law  your  hopes  were  slain, 
But  now  in  Christ  ye  live  again. 

4  How  tranquil  now  the  rising  day ! 

'Tis  Jesus  still  appears, 


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96  CHRIST. 

A  risen  Lord  to  chase  away 

Your  unbelieving  fears  : 
Oh  weep  no  more  your  comforts  slain. 
The  Lord  is  risen— he  lives  again. 
5  And  when  the  shades  of  evening  fall, 

When  life's  last  hour  draws  nigh, 
If  Jesus  shines  upon  the  soul, 

How  blissful  then  to  die ! 
Since  he  has  risen  that  once  was  slain, 
Ye  die  in  Christ  to  live  again. 

124  C.  M. 

Victory  and  Dominion  of  Christ. 
SING  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death; 
He  conquered  when  he  fell; 
Tis  finished,"  said  his  dying  breath, 
And  shook  the  gates  of  hell. 
2  His  cross  a  sure  foundation  laid 
For  glory  and  renown. 
When  through  the  regions  of  the  dead 
He  passed,  to  reach  the  crown. 

3  Exalted  at  his  Father's  side, 

Sits  our  victorious  Lord  ; 
To  heaven  and  hell  his  hands  divide 
The  vengeance  or  reward. 

4  The  saints  from  his  propitious  eye 

Await  their  several  crowns, 
And  all  the  sons  of  darkness  fly 
The  terror  of  his  frowns. 

125  L.  M. 

Hosanna  to  Christ. 

HOSANNA  to  the  living  Lord 
Hosanna  to  the  Incarnate  Word! 


EXALTATION.  97 

To  Christ,  Creator,  Saviour,  King-, 
.    Let  Earth,  let  Heaven,  hosanna  sing ! 

2  Hosanna,  Lord,  thine  angels  cry ; 
Hosanna,  Lord,  thy  saints  reply ; 
Let  all  above,  beneath,  around, 

The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound ; 

3  Oh  Saviour,  with  protecting  care, 
Return  to  this,  thy  house  of  prayer ; 
Assembled  in  thy  sacred  name, 
Where  we  thy  parting  promise  claim  ! 

4  But  chiefest  in  our  cleansed  breast, 
Eternal,  bid  thy  Spirit  rest, 

And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 
A  temple  pure  and  worthy  thee  ! 

5  Lo,  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day, 

When  earth  and  heaven  shall  melt  away, 
Thy  flock  redeemed  from  sinful  stain, 
Shall  swell  the  sound  of  praise  again. 


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196  C  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Descent  of  the  Spirit. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  dove 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  trifling  toys: 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 


98  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 
In  vain  we  strive  to  rise, 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4*  Dear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  ever  live 
At  this  poor  dying  rate, 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  dove 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Come  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

127  L.  M. 

Effusion  of  the  Spirit. 

GREAT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great, 
When  the  disciples  all  were  met : 
Whilst  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came, 
And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 

2  What  gifts,  what  miracles  he  gave, 
And  power  to  kill,  and  power  to  save, 
Furnished  their  tongues  with  wondrous  words. 
Instead  of  shields,  and  spears,  and  swords. 

3  These  weapons  of  the  holy  war, 
Of  what  almighty  force  they  are, 
To  make  our  stubborn  passions  bow, 
And  lay  the  proudest  rebel  low  ! 

4  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude, 
Are  by  these  heavenly  arms  subdued  j 
While  Satan  rages  at  his  loss, 

And  hates  the  doctrine  of  the  cross. 

5  Great  King  of  grace  !  my  heart  subdue; 
I  would  be  led  in  triumph  too, 


HIS    INFLUENCES.  99 

A  willing'  captive  to  my  Lord, 
And  sing  the  victories  of  his  word, 

138  S.  M. 

Invocation  of  the  Spirit. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  come ; 
Let  thy  bright  beams  arise: 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  minds, 
And  open  thou  our  eyes. 

2  Revive  our  drooping  faith  ; 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never  dying  love. 

3  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood  ; 
And  to  our  wondering-  view  reveal 
The  gracious  love  of  God. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part, 
And  new  create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  therefore,  in  our  hearts; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

139  C.  M. 

The  Spirit  Illuminating. 

THE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 
And  brings  the  truth  to  sight; 
Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 


100  THE   HOLY    SPIRIT. 

2  A  glory  g-ilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic,  like  the  sun  ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

3  The  hand  that  gave  it,  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat : 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine. 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day, 

5  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love, 
Till  glory  break  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

130  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  SpirWs  Influences. 

COME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above. 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide  ! 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way  : 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  not  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness — the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God; 
Lead  us  to  Christ  the  living  way. 
Nor  let  us  from  his  precepts  stray, 

4  Lead  us  to  God  our  final  rest, 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  blest; 


HIS   INFLUENCES.  101 

Lead  us  to  heaven  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

131  7s.  4  lines. 
Prayer  to  the  Spirit. 

GRACIOUS  Spirit,  Love  divine  ! 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine, 
All  ray  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  full  of  heaven  and  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pardoning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free  ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way  : 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine, 
Keep  me,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

132  S.  M. 

Grieving  the  Spirit. 

ND  canst  thou,  sinner,  slight 
The  call  of  love  divine  ? 
Shall  God  with  tenderness  invite, 
And  gain  no  thought  of  thine  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  cease  to  grieve 
The  Spirit  from  thy  breast, 
Till  he  thy  wretched  soul  shall  leave 
With  all  thy  sins  opprest  ? 
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102  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

3       To-day,  a  pardoning  God 
Will  hear  the  suppliant  pray; 
To-day,  a  Saviour's  cleansing  blood 
Will  wash  thy  guilt  away. 

A       But  grace  so  dearly  bought, 
If  yet  thou  wilt  despise, 
Thy  fearful  doom  with  vengeance  fraught, 
Will  fill  thee  with  surprise. 

133  S.  M. 

Invocation  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

i LEST  Comforter  Divine! 
Whose  rays  of  heavenly  love 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
And  point  our  souls  above ; 

2  Thou,  who  with  "  still  small  voice" 
Dost  stop  the  sinner's  way, 

And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice, 
Though  earthly  joys  decay; 

3  Thou,  whose  inspiring  breath 
Can  make  the  cloud  of  care, 

And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death 
A  smile  of  glory  wear; 

4  Thou,  who  dost  fill  the  heart 
With  love  to  all  our  race, 

Blest  Comforter!  to  us  impart 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

134  L.  M. 

The  Striving  of  the  Spirit. 

SAY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within, 
Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 


HIS  INFLUENCES.  103 

Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  yield  the  heart  to  God's  control  ? 

2  Hath  something  met  thee  in  the  path 

Of  worldliness  and  vanity, 
And  pointed  to  the  coming  wrath, 

And  warned  thee  from  that  wruth  to  flee. 

3  Sinner  it  was  a  heavenly  voice, 

It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call, 
It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

4  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light; 

Regard  in  time  the  warning  kind ; 
That  call  thou  may'st  not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

5  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  hardened,  self-destroying  man  ; 
Ye  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve, 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

6  Sinner  !  perhaps  this  very  day, 

The  last  accepted  time  may  be  ; 
Oh,  should'st  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 


135  7s  &  6s. 

Prayer  for  the  Holy  Spirit. 

SAVIOUR,  I  thy  word  believe, 
My  unbelief  remove; 
Now  thy  quickening  Spirit  give, 

The  unction  from  above  : 
Show  me,  Lord,  how  good  thou  art, 
My  soul  with  all  thy  fulness  fill ; 
Send  the  witness,  in  my  heart 
The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 


104  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

2  Dead  in  sin  till  then  I  lie, 

Bereft  of  power  to  rise ; 
Till  thy  Spirit  inwardly 

Thy  saving  blood  applies: 
Now  the  mighty  gift  impart, 

My  sin  erase,  my  pardon  seal : 
Send  the  witness,  in  my  heart 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

3  Blessed  Comforter,  come  down, 

And  live  and  move  in  me ; 
Make  my  every  deed  thy  own, 

In  all  things  led  by  thee; 
Bid  my  every  lust  depart, 

And  with  me,  vouchsafe  to  dwell; 
Faithful  witness,  in  my  heart 

Thy  perfect  love  reveal. 

4  Let  me  in  thy  love  rejoice, 

Thy  shrine,  thy  pure  abode  ; 
Tell  me,  by  thine  inward  voice, 

That  I'm  a  child  of  God  : 
Lord,  I  choose  the  better  part, 

Jesus,  I  wait  thy  peace  to  feel; 
Send  the  witness,  in  my  heart 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

5  Whom  the  world  cannot  receive, 

O  manifest  in  me : 
Son  of  God  I  cease  to  live, 

Unless  I  live  in  thee  : 
Now  impute  thy  whole  desert 

Restore  the  joy  from  which  I  fell, 
Breathe  the  witness  in  my  heart 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 


HOLY  SCRIPTURES.  105 


136  c.  M. 

The  Excellence  of  the  Scriptures. 

LADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears 
I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord  ; 
And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears 
Cut  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage  : 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face, 
Almost  in  every  page. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown  ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  Here  consecrated  water  flows 

To  quench  my  thirst  of  sin ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 

5  O !  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God  ! 

My  roving  feet  command; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

137  CM. 

Christ's  Glory  unveiled  in  Scripture. 

THOU  lovely  Source  of  true  delight, 
Whom  I  unseen  adore  ! 
Unveil  thy  beauties  to  my  sight, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 


106  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

2  Thy  glory  o'er  creation  shines; 

But  in  thy  sacred  word 
I  read  in  fairer,  brighter  lines, 
My  bleeding,  dying  Lord. 

3  'Tis  here,  whene'er  my  comforts  droop, 

And  sins  and  sorrows  rise, 
Thy  love  with  cheerful  beams  of  hope 
My  fainting  heart  supplies. 

4  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  light, 

O  come  with  blissful  ray, 
Break  radiant  through  the  shades  of  night, 
And  chase  my  fears  away. 

5  Then  shall  my  soul  with  rapture  trace 

The  wonders  of  thy  love; 
But  the  full  glories  of  thy  face 
Are  only  known  above. 

138  C.  M. 

Richness  of  the  Scriptures. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word, 
What,  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  adored, 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find  ; 
Riches,  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice, 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 


THEIR  VALUE.  107 

And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light ! 

5  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 
Be  thou  for  ever  near ! 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

139  CM. 

The  Bible  Precious. 

HOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

:2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears; 
Life,  light  and  joy,  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

140  lis. 

The  Promises  Precious. 

HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the 
Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word  ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath 

said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled? 

'2  In  every  condition — in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth, 


lOd  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
"  As  thy  days  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength 
ever  be. 

3  "  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismayed, 
I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee 

to  stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous  omnipotent  hand. 

4  "  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee 

to  go, 
The  rivers  of  wo  shall  not  thee  overflow ; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless  ; 
And  sanctify  to  thee,  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  "  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall 

lie, 
My  grace  all-sufficient  shall  be  thy  supply; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

tj  ''E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  prove, 

My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love ; 

And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their   temples 
adorn, 

Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be 
borne. 
7  "  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  re- 
pose, 

/  will  not,  I  will  not,  desert  to  his  foes  ; 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavour 
to  shake, 

Vll  never ^  no  never,  no  never  forsake!" 

141  C.  M. 

The  Lamp  of  Life. 

WE  bless  the  Lamp  of  Life  whose  light 
Directs  our  doubtful  way, 


THEIR  VALUE.  109 

And  through  the  shades  of  Nature's  night, 
Emits  a  heavenly  ray. 

2  It  guides  our  feet — it  shows  the  path 

Which  all  the  saints  have  trod; 
And,  through  the  snares  of  sin  and  wrath, 
Conducts  us  home  to  God. 

3  In  danger's  strait,  and  sorrows  gloom, 

Its  living  lustre  streams; 
But  gilds  the  horror  of  the  tomb 
With  its  divinest  beams. 

4  Oh  !  send  the  Lamp  of  Life  away 

To  all  who  sit  in  night! 
That  all  may  see  its  lovely  ray, 
And  bless  its  saving  light. 

142  C.  M. 

The  Moral  Law. 

THAT  God,  who  made  the  world  on  high. 
And  air,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
Own  as  thy  God,  and  to  his  name 
In  homage  bow  thy  knee. 

2  Let  not  a  shape  which  hands  have  wrought 

Of  wood,  or  clay,  or  stone, 
Be  deemed  thy  God;   nor  think  him  like 
Aught,  thou  hast  seen  or  known. 

3  Take  not  in  vain  the  name  of  God  : 

Nor  must  thou  ever  dare, 
To  make  thy  falsehood  pass  for  truth, 
By  his  dread  name  to  swear. 

4  That  day  on  which  he  bids  thee  rest 

From  toil,  to  pray,  and  praise; 
That  day  keep  holy  to  the  Lord, 
And  consecrate  its  rays. 


110  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

5  Thy  father  and  thy  mother  love, 
Both  honour  and  obey; 
So  shall  thy  life  be  blest  with  peace, 
And  lengthened  be  thy  day. 

G  The  blood  of  man  thou  shalt  not  shed, 
Nor  wrath,  nor  malice  feel ; 
To  maim,  or  hurt,  or  wish  him  dead, 
Is  in  thy  heart  to  kill. 

7  Promiscuous  lusts  the  Lord  forbids, 

But  honours  wedlock  pure ; 
Vast  is  the  guilt  of  wicked  lusts, 
Their  punishment  is  sure. 

8  Thou  shalt  not,  or  from  friend  or  foe, 

Take  aught  by  force  or  stealth ; 
Thy  goods,  thy  stores  must  grow  from  right, 
Or  God  will  curse  thy  wealth. 

9  No  man  shalt  thou  by  a  false  charge, 

Or  crush  or  brand  with  shame  : 
Dear  as  thine  own,  so  wills  thy  God, 
Must  be  his  life  and  name. 

10  Thy  soul  one  wish  shall  not  let  loose 

For  that  which  is  not  thine; 

Live  in  thy  lot,  or  small  or  great : 

For  God  has  drawn  the  line. 

11  O  may  Ihe  Lord,  who  gave  these  laws, 

Write  them  on  every  heart, 
That  all  may  frel  their  living  power, 
Nor  from  his  paths  depart ! 

143  L.  M. 

The  First  Command. 

ETERNAL  God,  Almighty  cause 
Of  earth  and  seas,  and  worlds  unknown; 


LAW COMMANDMENTS.  Ill 

All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws ; 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  Being  singly  stands, 
Of  all  within  itself  possessed  ; 
Controlled  by  none  are  thy  commands; 
Thou  from  thyself  alone  art  blest. 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe ; 

Let  heaven  and  earth  due  homage  pay: 

All  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  Spread  thy  great  name  through  heathen  lands ; 
Their  idol  deities  dethrone; 

Reduce  the  world  to  thy  command, 
And  reign,  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 

144  L.  M. 

The  Second  Command. 

THOU  art,  O  God  !  a  Spirit  pure, 
Invisible  to  mortal  eyes; 
The  immortal,  and  the  eternal  King, 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  Whilst  nature  changes,  and  her  works 
Corrupt,  decay,  dissolve  and  die, 
Thy  essence  pure  no  change  shall  see, 
Secure  of  immortality. 

3  Thou  great  invisible!  what  hand 
Can  draw  thy  image  spotless,  fair  ? 
To  what  in  heaven,  to  what  on  earth, 
Can  men  the  immortal  King  compare? 

4  Let  stupid  heathen  frame  their  gods, 
Of  gold  and  silver,  wood  and  stone; 
Ours  is  the  God  that  made  the  heavens, 
Jehovah  he,  and  God  alone, 


112  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

5  My  soul,  thy  purest  homage  pay, 
In  truth  and  spirit  him  adore; 
More  shall  this  please,  than  sacrifice, 
Than  outward  forms  delight  him  more. 

145  C.  M. 

The  Third  Command. 

HOLY  and  reverend  is  the  name 
Of  our  eternal  King  ; 
Thrice  holy  Lord  !  the  angels  cry, 
Thrice  holy,  let  us  sing. 

2  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works, 

And  truth  is  his  delight; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  his  sight. 

3  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind, 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God; 
Lift,  with  thy  hands,  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

4  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Abhor  the  lips  profane; 
Let  not  thy  tongue  the  Lord  blaspheme, 
Nor  take  his  name  in  vain. 

5  Thou  holy  God  !  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free ; 
The  pure  in  heart,  and  hands,  and  lips, 
Alone  thy  face  shall  see. 

146  C  M. 

The  Same. 


LET  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name 
Their  holy  vows  fulfil: 


LAW— COMMANDMENTS.  113 

The  saints,  the  followers  of  the  Lamb, 
Delight  to  do  his  will. 

2  True  to  the  solemn  oaths  they  take, 

Though  to  their  hurt  they  swear ; 
Constant  and  just  to  all  they  speak: 
For  God  they  know  can  hear. 

3  Still  with  their  lips  their  hearts  agree, 

Nor  flattering  words  devise  : 
They're  sure  the  God  of  truth  can  see 
Through  every  false  disguise. 

4  Deceits  they  hate,  they  dread  all  lies, 

Whatever  forms  they  wear; 
Preferring  death  to  perjuries, 
They  dare  not  falsely  swear. 

5  Lo  !  from  above  the  Lord  descends, 

And  brings  the  judgment  down; 
He  bids  the  saints,  his  faithful  friends, 
Rise  and  possess  their  crown. 

6  While  Satan  trembles  at  the  sight, 

And  devils  wish  to  die ; 
Where  will  the  faithless  hypocrite 
And  perjured  liar  fly  ! 

147  C.  M. 

The  Fourth  Command. 

THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

COME,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  thy  sheep 
On  this  sweet  day  of  rest; 
O!  bless  this  flock,  and  make  this  fold 
Enjoy  an  heavenly  rest. 

2  Welcome,  and  precious  to  my  soul 
Are  these  sweet  days  of  love ; 
But  what  a  Sabbath  shall  I  keep, 
When  I  shall  rest  above  ! 


114  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

3  I  come,  to  wait,  I  hear,  I  pray, 

Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  I  trace; 
Here  in  thine  own  appointed  way, 
I  wait  to  see  thy  face. 

4  These  are  the  sweet  and  precious  days 

On  which  my  Lord  I've  seen  ; 
And  oft,  when  feasting-  on  his  word, 
In  raptures  I  have  been. 

5  O!  if  my  soul,  when  death  appears, 

In  this  sweet  frame  be  found  ; 

I'll  clasp  my  Saviour  in  mine  arms, 

And  leave  this  earthly  ground. 

6  I  long  for  that  delightful  hour, 

When  from  this  clay  undrest, 
I  shall  be  clothed  in  robes  divine, 
And  made  for  ever  blest. 


148  L.  M. 

The  Fifth  Command. 

GREAT  Source  of  order,  Maker  wise  ! 
Whose  throne  is  high  above  the  skies  ; 
We  praise  thy  name;  thy  laws  ordain, 
That  order  shall  on  earth  obtain. 

2  Let  each  inferior  rank  revere 
All  such  as  their  superiors  are; 
And  let  superiors  also  do 
What's  right  by  each  inferior  too. 

3  To  thee  may  each  united  house, 

At  morn  and  night  present  its  vows; 

O  may  each  family  proclaim 

The  honours  of  thy  glorious  name! 


LAW COMMANDMENTS.  115 

140  C.  M. 

The  Same. 

HONOUR  TO  MAGISTRATES. 

INTERNAL  Sovereign  of  the  sky, 
J   And  Lord  of  all  below; 
We  mortals  to  thy  majesty 
Our  first  obedience  owe. 

2  Our  souls  adore  thy  throne  supreme; 

And  bless  thy  providence, 
For  magistrates  of  various  name, 
Our  glory  and  defence. 

3  Where  laws  and  liberty  combine 

To  make  the  nation  blessed ; 
There  magistrates  with  lustre  shine, 
And  states  are  governed  best. 

4  Nations  on  firm  foundations  stand, 

While  virtue  finds  reward; 
And  sinners  perish  from  the  land, 
By  justice  and  the  sword. 

5  To  magistrates  be  honour  paid, 

To  laws  obedience  shown  ; 
But  consciences  and  souls  were  made 
To  be  the  Lord's  alone. 

150  L.  M. 

The  Sixth  Command. 

CLAMOUR  and  wrath,  and  war  begone, 
Envy  and  spite  for  ever  cease; 
Let  bitter  words  no  more  be  known 
Among  the  saints,  and  sons  of  peace. 

2  The  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dove, 

Flies  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  strife; 


116  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

Why  should  we  vex  and  grieve  his  love, 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life. 

3  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts, 
Through  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run : 
So  God  forgives  our  numerous  faults, 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  his  Son. 

101  L.  M. 

The  Seventh  Command. 

MOST  holy  God,  thy  precept's  just 
Against  impure  desires,  and  lust ; 
We  therefore  mourn,  with  grief  and  shame, 
Our  guilty  and  polluted  frame. 

2  We  know  by  nature,  we're  unclean, 
Our  powers  debased,  affections  mean; 
We  own  imperfect  chastity, 

The  sensual  heart,  the  wanton  eye. 

3  The  seeds  of  every  vice  and  sin 
Are  rooted  deep,  and  grow  within; 
And  if  preserved  from  filthy  ways, 
To  grace  alone  belongs  the  praise. 

4  O  !  shed  abroad  thy  love  divine, 
Constrain  us  to  be  wholly  thine ; 
And  make  our  souls  and  bodies  both 
The  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

153  L.  M. 

The  Eighth  Command. 

GREAT  God,  thy  holy  law  commands 
Strict  honesty  in  our  demands; 
Forbids  to  plunder,  steal  or  cheat, 
To  practise  falsehood  or  deceit. 

2  We  must  be  faithful,  upright,  true, 
Nor  take,  but  what  is  strictly  due; 


LAW COMMANDMENTS.  117 

If  honesty  be  banished  hence, 
Religion  is  a  vain  pretence. 

3  No  righteous  debt  must  be  denied 
By  fraud  or  power,  by  lies  or  pride ; 
The  poor  should  not  by  long  delay, 
Be  made  to  groan  for  want  of  pay. 

4  What  equity  enjoins  as  right, 

We  must  perform  with  all  our  might ; 
Nor  seek  our  neighbour  to  deceive, 
With  what  ourselves  do  not  believe. 

5  Let  Christians  never  dare  disgrace 

The  name  and  cause,  which  they  profess; 

Lord,  help  us  ever  to  pursue 

Things,  which  are  honest,  just  and  true. 

153  S.  M. 

The  Same. 

WHAT  anxious  cares  corrode, 
The  mind  intent  on  wealth  ; 
His  mammon  oft  becomes  a  load, 
Which  robs  him  of  his  health. 

2  Does  he  his  end  attain, 
And  in  full  affluence  roll  ? 

What  does  the  sordid  creature  gain, 
When  God  demands  his  soul  ? 

3  My  heart  to  heaven  aspire, 
And  seek  thine  all  in  God; 

Nor  e'er  pollute  thy  pure  desire, 
By  trifles  on  the  road. 

4  He  doth  my  soul  now  bless 
With  his  enriching  grace  ; 

But  O  what  wealth  shall  I  possess, 
When  I  behold  his  face ! 
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118  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

5       These  riches  of  his  grace 
Will  then  to  glory  rise, 
When  1  have  run  my  earthy  race, 
And  gained  the  immortal  prize. 

154  C.  M. 

The  Ninth  Command. 

RELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
Of  mortals  here  below, 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know  ! 

2  More  needful  this,  than  glittering  wealth, 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows ; 
Nor  reputation,  food,  or  health, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage, 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom  ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 

4  O,  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdued, 
His  government  to  own. 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love, 

Be  joined  with  godly  fear; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

155  L.  M. 

The  Tenth  Command. 

WHATE'ER  thy  lot  on  earth  may  be, 
Let  it  contentment  yield  to  thee ; 
Nor  others  envy,  nor  repine, 
Nor  covet  aught  that  is  not  thine. 


LAW COMMANDMENTS.  119 

2  Justly  hast  thou  forbidden,  Lord, 

Each  murmuring-  motion,  thought,  and  word; 

Justly  requiring  full  content, 

With  what  thy  providence  hath  lent. 

3  But  can  a  sinner  lift  his  eye 
Before  the  Lord  of  hosts  on  high, 
And  say,  "  This  precept  I've  obeyed 
Nor  from  it  ever  turned  aside  ?" 

4  Alive  without  the  law  I  stood, 

And  thought  my  state  was  safe  and  good; 
But  when  with  power  this  precept  came, 
I  saw  my  sin,  and  guilt,  and  shame. 

5  Lord,  I  adore  thy  saving  love, 
Which  did  from  me  the  curse  remove, 
By  hanging  on  the  accursed  tree, 
And  being  made  a  curse  for  me. 

156  L.  M. 

Practical  Use  of  the  Moral  Law. 

OLORD,  my  soul  convicted  stands 
Of  breaking  all  thy  ten  commands  : 
And  on  me  justly  might'st  thou  pour 
Thy  wrath  in  one  eternal  shower. 

2  But  thanks  to  God,  its  loud  alarms 
Have  warned  me  of  approaching  harms  : 
And  now,  O  Lord,  my  wants  I  see, 
Lost  and  undone,  I  come  to  thee. 

3  I  know  my  fig-leaf  righteousness 
Can  ne'er  thy  broken  law  redress ; 
Yet  in  the  gospel  plan  I  see, 
There's  hope  of  pardon  e'en  for  me. 

4  There,  I  behold  with  wonder,  Lord! 
That  Christ  hath  to  thy  law  restored 


120  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

Those  honours  on  the  atoning  day, 
Which  guilty  sinners  took  away. 

5  Amazing  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
Displayed  to  rebels  from  above ! 
Do  thou,  O  Lord,  my  faith  increase 
To  love  and  trust  thy  plan  of  grace. 

157  S.  M. 

Spirituality  of  the  Law. 

THE  law  of  God  is  just, 
A  strict  and  holy  way; 
And  he  that  would  escape  the  curse, 
Must  all  the  law  obey. 

2  Not  one  vain  thought  must  rise, 
Not  one  unclean  desire; 

He  must  be  holy,  just,  and  wise, 
Who  keeps  the  law  entire. 

3  If  in  one  point  he  fail, 

In  thought,  or  word,  or  deed, 
The  curses  of  the  law  prevail, 
And  rest  upon  his  head. 

4  I  tremble  and  confess  ; 
O  God  !  I  am  accursed; 

Guilty  I  fall  before  thy  face, 
And  own  thy  sentence  just. 

5  But  does  the  curse  still  rest 
Upon  my  guilty  head  / 

No,  Jesus,  let  his  name  be  blest ! 
Hath  borne  it  in  my  stead. 

6  He  that  fulfilled  the  law  ; 
Obtained  my  peace  with  God  : 

Hence  doth  my  soul  her  comforts  draw, 
And  leave  her  heavy  load. 


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158  S.  M. 

The  Law  and  the  Gospel. 

THE  law  by  Moses  came, 
But  peace,  and  truth,  and  love, 
Were  brought  by  Christ  a  nobler  name, 
Descending  from  above. 

"2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 

Their  different  works  were  done ; 
Moses,  a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ,  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then  to  his  new  commands 

Be  strict  obedience  paid; 
O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands 
The  sovereign  and  the  head. 

4  The  man  that  does  despise 

The  law  that  Moses  brought, 
Behold  !  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 

5  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 

On  that  rebellious  race, 
Who  hale  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

150  L.  M. 

Law  and  Gospel  contrasted. 

THE  Law  commands  and  makes  us  know 
What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe; 
But  'tis  the  Gospel  must  reveal 
Where  lies  our  strength  to  do  his  will 


122  GosrEL. 

2  The  Law  discovers  guilt  and  sin, 

And  shows  how  vile  our  hearts  have  heen 
Only  the  Gospel  can  express 
Forgiving  love  and  cleansing  grace. 

3  What  curses  doth  the  Law  denounce 
Against  the  man  that  fails  but  once ! 
But  in  the  Gospel  Christ  appears, 
Pardoning  the  guilt  of  numerous  years. 

4  My  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw 
Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  Law  : 
Fly  to  the  hope  the  Gospel  gives : 
The  man  that  trusts  the  promise,  lives. 

160  CM. 

Gospel,  source  of  Blessedness. 

NOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke, 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word, 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke; 

'2  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill, 
The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  the  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  light! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight ; 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven  ! 
And  God,  the  judge  of  all,  declares 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead 

But  one  communion  make; 


ITS  BLESSINGS. 


123 


All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

6  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest : 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is 
Must  be  for  ever  blest. 


161  L.  M. 

Blessings  of  the  Gospel. 

THIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, 
Sent  to  the  nations  from  above  : 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  Almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find, 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind; 

This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruined  creature,  man. 

3  The  Gospel  bids  the  dead  revive ; 
Sinners  obey  the  voice  and  live  : 

Dry  bones  are  raised  and  clothed  afresh, 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turned  to  flesh. 

4  Where  Satan  reigned  in  shades  of  night. 
The  Gospel  sheds  a  heavenly  light; 
Our  lusts  its  wondrous  power  controls, 
And  calms  the  rage  of  angry  souls. 

5  Lions  and  beasts  of  savage  name, 
Put  on  the  nature  of  the  Lamb; 

While  the  wide  world  esteem  it  strange, 
Gaze  and  admire,  and  hate  the  change, 

6  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew, 
Let  sinners  gaze,  and  hate  me  too ; 
The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 


124 


162  L.M. 

Blessedness  of  the  Gospel. 

GOD,  in  the  Gospel  of  his  Son, 
Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known  : 
Where  love  in  all  its  glory  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Here  sinners,  of  an  humble  frame, 

May  taste  his  grace,  and  learn  his  name  ; 
May  read,  in  characters  of  blood, 
The  wisdom,  power,  and  grace  of  God. 

3  The  prisoner  here  may  break  his  chains; 
The  weary  rest  from  all  his  pains ; 

The  captive  feel  his  bondage  cease ; 
The  mourner  find  the  way  of  peace. 

4  Here  faith  reveals  to  mortal  eyes 
A  brighter  world  beyond  the  skies : 

Here  shines  the  light  which  guides  our  way 
From  earth  to  realms  of  endless  day. 

•^  "O  !  grant  us  grace,  almighty  Lord! 
To  read,  and  mark,  thy  holy  word  ; 
Its  truths  with  meekness  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precepts  live. 

163  L.M. 

Gospel  obeyed  or  resisted. 

THUS  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord, 
"Blest  is  the  man  that  hears  my  word; 
Keeps  daily  watch  before  my  gates, 
And  at  my  feet  for  mercy  waits. 

2  The  soul  that  seeks  me  shall  obtain 
Immortal  wealth  and  heavenly  gain; 
Immortal  life  is  his  reward, 
Life,  and  the  favour  of  the  Lord. 


ITS  BLESSINGS.  125 

3  But  the  vile  wretch  that  flies  from  me 
Doth  his  own  soul  an  injury; 
Fools,  that  against  my  grace  rebel, 
Seek  death,  and  love  the  road  to  hell." 

164  L.  M. 

Christ  the  Living  Bread. 

JESUS,  thou  art  the  living  bread, 
By  which  our  needy  souls  are  fed  : 
In  thee,  alone,  thy  children  find, 
Enough  to  fill  the  empty  mind. 

2  Without  this  bread,  I  starve  and  die; 
No  other  can  my  need  supply; 

But  this  will  suit  my  wretched  case, 
Abroad,  at  home,  in  every  place. 

3  'Tis  this  relieves  the  hungry  poor, 
Who  ask  for  bread  at  mercy's  door; 
This  living  food  descends  from  heaven, 
As  manna  to  the  Jews  was  given. 

4  This  precious  food  my  heart  revives, 
What  strength,  what  nourishment  it  gives  ! 
O  let  me  evermore  be  fed 

With  this  divine  celestial  bread ! 

165  C.  M. 

The  Gospel  Feast. 

ON  Sion,  his  most  holy  mount, 
God  will  a  feast  prepare; 
And  Israel's  sons,  and  Gentile  lands 
Shall  in  the  banquet  share. 

2  Marrow  and  fatness  are  the  food, 
His  bounteous  hand  bestows: 
Wine  on  the  lees,  and  well  refined, 
In  rich  abundance  flows. 
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126  GOSPEL. 

3  See  to  the  vilest  of  the  vile 

A  free  acceptance  given  ! 
See  rebels,  by  adopting  grace, 
Sit  with  the  heirs  of  heaven  ! 

4  The  pained,  the  sick,  the  dying  now 

To  ease  and  health  restored, 
With  eager  appetites  partake 
The  bounties  of  thy  board. 

5  But  O,  what  draughts  of  bliss  unknown, 

What  dainties  shall  be  given, 
When,  with  the  myriads  round  the  throne, 
We  join  the  feast  of  heaven  ! 

6  There  joys  immeasurably  high 

Shall  satisfy  the  soul, 
And  springs  of  life,  that  never  dry, 
In  thousand  channels  roll. 

166  L.  M. 

GospeVs  Joyful  Sound. 
IOME,  dearest  Lord,  who  reignest  above, 


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And  draw  me  with  the  cords  of  love, 
And  while  the  gospel  does  abound, 
"  O  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound  !" 

2  Sweet  are  the  tidings,  free  the  grace, 
It  brings  to  our  apostate  race  : 
It  spreads  a  heavenly  light  around ; 
"O  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound!" 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  sin-sick  soul 
Look  up  to  Jesus  and  be  whole; 
In  him  are  peace  and  pardon  found  ; 
"  O  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound  !" 

4  It  stems  the  tide  of  swelling  grief, 
Affords  the  needy  sure  relief; 


ITS  BLESSINGS.  127 

Releases  those  by  Satan  bound ; 
"  O  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound  !" 

167  7s.  4  lines. 

The  Sinner's  Welcome. 

NOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name  ! 
Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears; 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas  !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  to  death  and  sin, 
Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove 
Stop,  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5  Welcome  all,  by  sin  opprest, 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest; 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

6  When  his  Spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  we  to  his  glory  come, 
We  shall  all  the  fulness  prove 
Of  our  Lord's  redeeming  love. 

168  L.  M. 

The  Gospel  is  the  Power  of  God  to  Salvation. 

WHAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, 
That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  woe? 


128  GOSPEL. 

Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind  ? 

2  How  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiven, 
Or  form  our  nature  fit  for  heaven  ? 
Can  souls,  all  o'er  defiled  with  sin, 

Make  their  own  powers  and  passions  clean  ? 

3  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  brings  his  gospel  nigh; 
'Tis  there  that  power  and  glory  dwell, 
That  save  rebellious  souls  from  hell. 

4  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope, 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  word, 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

5  Let  men  or  angels  dig  the  mines, 
Where  nature's  golden  treasure  shines; 
Brought  near  the  doctrine  of  the  cross, 
All  nature's  gold  appears  but  dross. 

160  C.  M. 

Excellency  of  the  Gospel. 

OH  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 
Instruction's  warning  voice 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
More  precious  are  her  bright  rewards 
Than  gems  or  stores  of  gold. 

3  Her  right  hand  offers  to  the  just 

Immortal,  happy  days; 
Her  left,  imperishable  wealth 
And  heavenly  crowns  displays. 


ITS  BLESSINGS.  129 

4  And,  as  her  holy  labours  rise, 
So  her  rewards  increase; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

170  L.  M. 

The  Excellency  of  the  Christian  Religion.  . 

LET  everlasting  glories  crown 
Thy  head,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord; 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down, 
And  writ  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 

2  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 

Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon  : 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks, 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

3  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree ! 

How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands ! 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be ! 

How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands ! 

4  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 

Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I'll  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 
And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

171  S.  M. 

The  Gospel  Pool. 

BESIDE  the  gospel  pool, 
Appointed  for  the  poor; 
From  year,  to  year,  my  helpless  soul 
Has  waited  for  a  cure. 

2  How  often  have  I  seen 

The  healing  waters  move; 
And  others  round  me,  stepping  in 
Their  efficacy  prove. 


130  GOSPEL. 

3  But  my  complaints  remain, 

I  feel  the  very  same ; 
As  full  of  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain, 
As  when  at  first  I  came. 

4  O  would  the  Lord  appear, 

My  malady  to  heal; 
He  knows  how  long  I've  languished  here, 
And  what  distress  I  feel. 

5  How  often  have  I  thought 

Why  should  I  longer  lie  ? 
Surely  the  mercy  1  have  sought 
Is  not  for  such  as  I. 

6  But  whither  can  I  go  ? 

There  is  no  other  pool 
Where  streams  of  sovereign  virtue  flow 
To  make  a  sinner  whole. 

7  Here  then,  from  day  to  day, 

I'll  wait  and  hope,  and  try, 
Can  Jesus  hear  a  sinner  pray, 
Yet  suffer  him  to  die  ? 

8  No:  he  is  full  of  grace; 

He  never  will  permit 
A  soul,  that  fain  would  see  his  face, 
To  perish  at  his  feet. 

172  L.  M. 

Awakening  Appeal  to  the  Sinner. 

OTHOU  eternal,  glorious  Lord, 
Thy  gracious  presence  now  afford : 
To  all  our  souls  thine  influence  bring, 
While  of  eternity  we  sing  ! 

2  Eternity,  stupendous  theme ! 

Compared  with  which  our  life's  a  dream; 


APPEALS  TO  THE  SINNER.  131 

Eternity  !  O  awful  sound, 

"A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned!" 

3  Eternity  !  the  dread  abode 
And  habitation  of  our  God! 
His  glory  fills  the  vast  expanse, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  mortal  sense, 

4  But  an  eternity  there  is, 

Of  dreadful  woe,  or  joyful  bliss  ; 
And  swift  as  time  fulfils  its  round, 
We  to  eternity  are  bound. 

5  And  is  eternity  so  near  ? 

And  must  we  very  soon  be  there  ? 
Sinner — ah  whither  wilt  thou  flee, 
O  how  avoid  eternity  ? 

6  Canst  thou  for  ever  dwell 
In  all  the  fiery  deeps  of  hell : 

And  is  death  nothing  then  to  thee, — 
Death,  and  a  dread  eternity  ? 

7  Ye  gracious  souls,  with  joy  look  up, 
In  Christ  rejoice,  your  glorious  hope; 
This  everlasting  bliss  secures; 

God,  and  eternity  are  yours. 

173  S.  M. 

The  Sinner  Warned. 

AND  will  the  judge  descend  ? 
And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 
The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven,  before  his  face, 
Astonished  shrink  away  ? 


132  GOSPEL. 

3  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

4  Ye  sinners  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

5  So  shall  that  curse  remove, 

By  which  the  Saviour  bled; 

And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 

His  blessings  on  your  head. 

174  7s.  6  lines. 
Sinners  Exhorted. 

YE  that  in  his  courts  are  found. 
Listening  to  the  joyful  sound, 
Lost  and  helpless  as  ye  are, 
Full  of  sorrow,  sin,  and  care, 
Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 
Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

2  Turn  to  Christ  your  longing  eyes, 
View  his  bleeding  sacrifice, 
See  in  him  your  sins  forgiven, 
Pardon,  holiness,  and  heaven, 
Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 
Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

175  8s,  7s,  4s. 

Expostulation  with  Sinners. 

SINNERS  will  you  scorn  the  message 
Sent  in  mercy  from  above  ? 
Every  sentence  O  how  tender  ! 
Every  line  is  full  of  love; 


APPEALS  TO  THE  SINNER.  133 

Listen  to  it — 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  Gospel, 

News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim 
To  each  rebel  sinner — "  Pardon 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name  :" 

How  important! 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name. 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succour, 

Fearful  hearts  they  quell  your  fears: 
And  with  news  of  consolation, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears; 

Tender  heralds — 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  False  professors,  grovelling  worldlings, 

Callous  hearers  of  the  word, 
While  the  messengers  address  you, 
Take  the  warnings  they  afford ; 

We  entreat  you, 
Take  the  warnings  they  afford. 

5  Who  hath  our  report  believed  ? 

Who  received  the  joyful  word  ? 
Who  embraced  the  news  of  pardon 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord ; 

Can  you  slight  it, 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord  ? 

176  7s.  4  lines. 

Sinners  Admonished. 

SINNER,  art  thou  still  secure? 
Wilt  thou  still  refuse  to  pray  ? 
Can  thy  heart  or  hand  endure, 
In  the  Lord's  avenging  day  ? 


134  GOSPEL. 

2  See,  his  mighty  arm  is  bared  ! 

Awful  terrors  clothe  his  brow; 

For  his  judgments  stand  prepared; 

Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 

3  At  his  presence  nature  shakes, 

Earth,  affrighted,  hastes  to  flee  ; 
Solid  mountains  melt  like  wax, 
What  will  then  become  of  thee? 

4  Who  his  coming  may  abide  ? 

You  that  glory  in  your  shame, 
Will  you  find  a  place  to  hide, 

When  the  world  is  wrapped  in  flame  ? 

5  Lord,  prepare  us  by  thy  grace  ! 

Soon  we  must  resign  our  breath ; 
And  our  souls  be  called  to  pass 
Through  the  iron  gate  of  death. 


177  L.  M. 

Thoughtless  Sinner  Entreated. 

SINNER,  O  why  so  thoughtless  grown 
Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die, 
Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown, 
Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly! 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 
Urged  on  by  sin's  fantastic  dreams, 
Madly  attempt  the  infernal  gate, 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames  ? 

3  Stay,  sinner,  on  the  gospel  plains 
Behold  the  God  of  love  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  pains, 
For  ever  telling,  yet  untold! 


APPEALS  TO  THE  SINNER.  135 

178  L.  M. 

Sinner  urged  to  Religion. 

WHY  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares; 
That  life  which  God's  compassion 
spares  ? 
While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought 
The  one  thing  needful  is  ibrgot? 

2  Shall  God  invite  you  from  above  ? 
Shall  Jesus  urge  his  dying  love? 

Shall  troubled  conscience  give  you  pain  ? 
And  all  these  pleas  be  urged  in  vain? 

3  Not  so  your  eyes  will  always  view 
Those  objects  which  you  now  pursue; 
Not  so  will  heaven  and  hell  appear, 
When  death's  decisive  hour  is  near. 

4  Almighty  God  thy  grace  impart; 
Fix  deep  conviction  on  each  heart; 
Nor  let  us  waste  on  trifling  cares 
That  life  which  thy  compassion  spares. 

170  L.  M. 

Expostulation  with  Sinners. 

PRISONERS  of  sin,  and  Satan  too, 
The  Saviour  calls — he  calls  for  you, 
Ye  who  have  sold  yourselves  for  nought, 
Jesus  your  liberty  hath  bought. 

2  The  Great  Redeemer  lived  and  died  ; 
The  Prince  of  Life  was  crucified; 
He  shed  his  own  most  precious  blood, 
To  ransom  guilty  souls  for  God. 

3  He  came  to  set  the  captive  free; 
He  came  to  publish  liberty ; 


136  GOSPEL. 

To  bind  the  broken  hearted  up 
And  give  despairing  sinners  hope. 

4  Prisoners  of  hope,  why  will  you  die  ? 
Why  from  the  only  refuge  fly? 
Jesus,  our  hiding  place  and  tower, 
Invites  the  guilty  and  the  poor. 

5  He  came  to  comfort  those  that  mourn  ! 
He  sweetly  says  to  sinners,  turn  ! 
Prisoners  of  hope,  his  voice  attend, 
Nor  slight  the  calls  of  such  a  friend. 

1  80  S.  M.  D. 

Rest  only  found  in  God. 

O  WHERE  shall  rest  be  found  ? 
Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 

Or  pierce  to  either  pole  : 
The  world  can  never  give, 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  ; 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

2  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years; 

And  all  that  life  is  love. 
There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  ; 
O  what  eternal  horrors  hang 

Around  "  the  second  death  !" 

3  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  thy  face 
And  evermore  undone  : 


APPEALS  TO  THE  SINNER.  137 

Here  would  we  end  our  quest : 

Alone  are  found  in  thee, 
The  life  of  perfect  love — the  rest 

Of  immortality. 

181  L.  M. 

Danger  of  Delay. 

HASTEN,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise 
And  stay  not  for  tomorrow's  sun, 
The  longer  Wisdom  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  Oh  hasten  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  tomorrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  course  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun, 

For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn, 

Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  to-morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest, 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

182  7s.  6s. 

The  Alarm. 

STOP,  poor  sinners,  stop  and  think, 
Before  you  further  go  ; 
Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  wo  ? 
On  the  verge  of  ruin  stop — 

Now  the  friendly  warning  take — 
Stay  your  footsteps — ere  ye  drop 
Into  the  burning  lake. 


138  GOSPEL. 

2  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose  ? 
Fear  ye  not  that  iron  rod 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes  ? 
Can  you  stand  in  that  dread  day, 

Which  his  justice  shall  proclaim, 
When  the  earth  shall  melt  away 

Like  wax  before  the  flame  ? 

3  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come, 

And  drag  you  to  Ins  bar; 
Then  to  hear  your  awful  doom, 

Will  fill  you  with  despair  ! 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd  ; 

You  shall  mark  their  crimson  dye; 
Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud, 

And  what  can  you  reply? 

4  Though  your  heart  were  made  of  steel, 

Your  forehead  lined  with  brass; 
God  at  length  will  make  you  feel, 

He  will  not  let  you  pass ; 
Sinners  then  in  vain  will  call, 

Those  who  now  despise  his  grace 
"  Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  face." 


183  CM. 

Value  of  the  Soul. 

WHAT  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price, 
The  whole  creation  round  ? 
That  which  was  lost  in  Paradise, 
That  which  in  Christ  was  found : 

2  The  soul  of  man — Jehovah's  breath — 
That  keeps  two  worlds  at  strife ; 
Hell  moves  beneath  to  work  its  death, 
Heaven  stoops  to  give  it  life. 


APPEALS  TO  THE  SINNER.  139 

3  God  to  redeem  it,  did  not  spare 

His  well  beloved  Son  ; 
Jesus,  to  save  it,  deigned  to  bear 
The  sins  of  all  in  one. 

4  And  is  this  treasure  borne  below, 

In  earthern  vessels  frail  ? 
Can  none  its  utmost  value  know, 
Till  flesh  and  spirit  fail ! 

5  Then  let  us  gather  round  the  cross, 

That  knowledge  to  obtain  ; 
Not  by  the  soul's  eternal  loss, 
But  everlasting  gain. 


184  7s.  Double. 

Expostulation  with  Sinners. 

SINNERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God  your  Maker  asks  you  why  ; 
God  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live  : 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands; 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die  ? 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God  your  Saviour  asks  you  why  ; 
He  who  did  your  soul  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live  , 
Will  ye  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 
Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn  why  will  ye  die? 
God  the  Spirit  asks  you  why; 


140  GOSPEL. 

Many  a  time  with  you  he  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 
Why  will  ye  for  ever  die, 
O  ye  guilty  sinners  why  ? 

185  7s.  6  lines. 
Expostulation. 

HEARTS  of  stone,  relent,  relent, 
Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  subdued; 
See  his  body  mangled,  rent, 
Covered  with  his  flowing  blood; 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done  ! 
Crucified  the  incarnate  Son. 

2  Yes,  our  sins  have  done  the  deed, 
Driven  the  nails  that  fixed  him  there; 
Crowned  with  thorns  his  sacred  head, 
Pierced  him  with  a  soldier's  spear; 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice, 

For  a  sinful  world  he  dies. 

3  Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain, 
Still  to  death  pursue  the  Lord; 
Open  tear  his  wounds  again, 
Trample  on  his  precious  blood  ? 
No  !  with  all  my  sins  I'll  part, 
Saviour,  take  my  broken  heart. 

186  lis. 

Dangers  of  Delay. 

DELAY  not,   delay  not,  O  sinner,  draw 
near  ! 
The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee; 
No  price  is  demanded,  the  Saviour  is  here, 
Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 


APPEALS  TO   THE  SINNER.  141 

i  Delay  not,  delay  not,  why  longer  abuse, 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus  thy  God  1 
A  fountain  is  opened,  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  his  pardoning 
blood. 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  to  come, 

For  mercy  still  lingers,  and  calls  thee  to- 
day : 
Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the  tomb; 

Her   message,   unheeded,   will   soon    pass 
away. 

4  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  Spirit  of  Grace, 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  its  sad 
flight ; 
And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

.5  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  hour  is  at  hand — 
The  earth  shall  dissolve,  and  the  heavens 
shall  fade; 
The  dead,  small  and  great,  in  the  judgment 
shall  stand  ; 
What  power  then,  O  sinner  !  shall  lend  thee 
its  aid  ? 

187  8s.  7s.  4s. 

Sinners  Invited. 

SINNERS !  we  are  sent  to  bid  you, 
To  the  gospel-feast  to-day; 
Will  you  slight  the  invitation, 
Will  you,  can  you,  yet  delay  ? 

Jesus  calls  you; 
Come,  poor  sinners,  come  away. 

2  Come  !  O  come  !  all  things  are  ready — 
Bread  to  strengthen,  wine  to  cheer  : 
13 


142  GOSPEL. 

If  you  spurn  this  blood-bought  banquet, 
Sinners  can  your  souls  appear 

Guests  in  heaven, 
Scorning  heaven's  rich  bounty  here? 

3  Come !  O  come !  leave  father,  mother; 
To  your  Saviour's  bosom  fly  : 

Leave  the  worthless  world  behind  you, 
Seek  for  pardon  or  you  die  : 

"  Pardon,  Saviour," 
Hear  the  sinking  sinner  cry. 

4  Even  now  the  holy  Spirit 
Moves  upon  some  melting  heart, 
Pleads  a  bleeding  Saviour's  merit, 
Sinner  will  you  say,  "  Depart  ?" 

Wretched  sinner, 
Can  you  bid  your  God  depart? 

5  What  are  all  earth's  dearest  pleasures, 
Were  they  more  than  tongue  could  tell  ? 
What  are  all  its  boasted  treasures, 

To  a  soul  once  sunk  in  hell  ? 

Treasure !  Pleasure  ! 
No  such  sounds  are  heard  in  hell. 

S  Fly  !  O  fly  ye  to  the  mountain, 
Linger  not  in  all  the  plain  ! 
Leave  this  Sodom  of  corruption 
Turn  not,  look  not  back  again  ; 

Fly  to  Jesus, 
Linger  not  in  all  the  plain. 


188  L.  M. 

Christ  knocking  at  the  Door. 

BEHOLD  a  stranger  at  the  door  ! 
He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before 


INV ITATIONS.  1 43 

Hath  waited  long — is  waiting-  still ; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  Oh,  lovely  attitude,  he  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands! 
Oh,  matchless  kindness  !  and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes  ! 

3  But  will  he  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will ;  the  very  friend  you  heed ; 
The  friend  of  sinners — yes,  'tis  He, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

4  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine; 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine, 
That  soul-destroying  monster  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  stranger  in. 

.5  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  burn, 
His  feet  departed  ne'er  return; 
Admit  him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand, 
You'll  at  his  door  rejected  stand. 

189  S.  M. 

Gospel  Invitation. 

THE  Spirit  in  our  hearts, 
Is  whispering  "  Sinner  come," 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ  proclaims, 
To  all  her  children,  "  Come  ! 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him  "  Come  !" 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  fountain  come  ! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

O  !  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 


144  GOSPEL. 

4  Lo !  Jesus  who  invites 

Declares  "  I  quickly  come  :" 
Lord  even  so !  we  wait  thy  hours 
O  !  blest  Redeemer  come  ! 

190  C  M. 

Universal  Invitation. 

LET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
And  every  heart  rejoice; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind: 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul  reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites, 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst, 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here, 

In  a  rich  ocean  join, 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  Ye  perishing  and  naked  poor, 

Who  work  with  mighty  pain, 

To  weave  a  garment  of  your  own, 

That  will  not  hide  your  sin  ; 

7  Come  naked,  and  adorn  your  souls 

In  robes  prepared  by  God, 


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Wrought  by  the  labours  of  his  Son, 
And  dyed  in  his  own  blood. 

8  Great  God  !  the  treasures  of  thy  love 

Are  everlasting  mines, 
Deep  as  our  helpless  miseries  are, 
And  boundless  as  our  sins  ! 

9  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day ; 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

191  C.  M. 

Invitation  to  Gospel  Blessings. 

IN  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives 
To  gather  empty  wind  ; 
The  choicest  blessings  earth  can  yield 
Will  starve  a  hungry  mind. 

2  Come,  and  the  Lord  shall  feed  our  souls 

With  more  substantial  meat; 
With  such  as  saints  in  glory  love, 
With  such  as  angels  eat. 

3  Our  God  will  every  want  supply, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  peace; 
He  gives  by  covenant  and  by  oath 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

4  Come,  and  he'll  cleanse  our  spotted  souls, 

And  wash  away  our  stains, 

In  the  dear  fountain  that  his  Son 

Poured  from  his  dying  veins. 

5  Our  heart,  that  flinty,  stubborn  thing, 

That  terrors  cannot  move, 
That  fears  no  threatenings  of  his  wrath, 
Shall  be  dissolved  by  love : 


146  GosrEL. 

(j  There  shall  his  sacred  Spirit  dwell, 
And  deep  engrave  his  law  ; 
And  every  motion  of  our  souls 
To  swift  obedience  draw. 

192  7s.  6  lines. 

Invitation  Accepted. 

AM  I  call'd  ?  and  can  it  be ! 
Has  my  Saviour  chosen  me  ? 
Guilty,  wretched  as  I  am, 
Has  he  named  my  worthless  name? 
Vilest  of  the  vile  am  I, 
Dare  I  raise  my  hopes  so  high  2 

2  Am  I  called  ?  I  dare  not  stay, 
May  not,  must  not  disobey  ; 
Here,  I  lay  me  at  thy  feet, 
Clinging  to  the  mercy-seat; 
Thine  I  am  and  thine  alone, 
Lord,  with  me  thy  will  be  done. 

3  Am  I  called?  what  shall  I  bring} 
As  an  offering  to  my  King? 
Poor  and  blind,  and  naked  I, 
Trembling  at  thy  footstool  lie; 
Naught  but  sin  I  call  my  own, 
Nor  for  sin  can  sin  atone. 

I  Am  I  called  ?  I  am,  I  am, 
Meanest  follower  of  the  Lamb; 
Am  I  called  ?  O  joy  of  joys, 
Earth,  I  spurn  thy  gilded  toysr 
Washed,  redeemed,  by  precious  bloody 
Heir  of  bliss,  a  child  of  God. 

5  Jesus,  Master,  wilt  thou  keep 
In  thy  fold  thy  wandering  sheep  ? 
Never,  never  let  me  roam, 
Never  seek  another  home  \ 


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Keep  me  ever  near  thy  side, 
Thy  example  still  my  guide. 

6  To  thy  bosom,  Lord,  I  fly, 

For  thee  I'll  live,  to  thee  I'll  die  ; 
Ever  hold  me  in  thy  hand, 
Guide  me  to  that  better  land, 
Where  my  soul  shall  be  at  rest, 
Pillowed  on  a  Saviour's  breast. 


193  L.  M. 

Invitation  to  the  Heavy  Laden. 

COME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 
Ye  heavy  laden  sinners  come; 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  me  ; 

I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light. 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command ; 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

104  CM. 

Sinners  Invited  and  Intreated. 

DINNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard; 
^  'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day; 


148  GOSPEL. 

He  calls  you  by  his  sovereign  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast, 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell; 

Why  will  you  persevere? 
Can  you  in  endless  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair  ? 

4  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go  ? 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days, 
To  reap  immortal  wo  ! 

5  But  he  that  turns  to  God,  shall  live 

Through  his  abounding  grace: 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

6  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 

Renouncing  every  sin: 
Submit  to  him,  your  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

7  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts; 

He  pardons  like  a  God  ; 
He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults, 
Through  a  Redeemer's  blood. 

195  L.  M. 

Invitation  to  Sinners. 

COME,  weary  souls,  with  sins  distressed, 
Come  and  accept  the  promised  rest; 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 
And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 


INVITATIONS.  149 

•2  Oppressed  with  guilt,  a  painful  load, 
O  come  and  spread  your  woes  abroad; 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love, 
Will  all  the  painful  loads  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes ; 
Pardon,  and  life,  and  endless  peace; 
How  rich  the  gift !  how  free  the  grace ! 

4  Lord,  we  accept  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart; 
We  come,  believing  we  rejoice, 

And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

5  Blest  Saviour !  let  thy  powerful  love 
Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  remove; 
And  sweetly  influence  every  breast. 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

196  CM. 

Invitation  to  the  Feast. 

YE  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 
Behold  a  royal  feast; 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store, 
For  every  humble  guest. 

•2  See  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms, 
He  calls,  he  bids  you  come; 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms; 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room. 

3  Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart ; 

There  love  and  pity  meet; 

Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart, 

That  trembles  at  his  feet, 

4  O  come,  and  with  his  children,  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
14 


150  GOSPEL. 

While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

5  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  the  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  ecstacies  unknown. 

6  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more, 

Are  welcome  still  to  come  ; 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room  ! 

197  C.  M. 

Gospel  Invitation. 

THE  Saviour  calls — let  every  ear 
Attend  the  heavenly  sound  ; 
Ye  doubting  souls  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow  : 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  every  pain  : 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  ! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners  come — 'tis  mercy's  voice, 

The  gracious  call  obey  : 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys, 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts; 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 


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198  L.  M. 

The  Voice  of  Mercy. 

I  HEAR  a  voice  that  comes  from  far ; 
From  Calvary  it  sounds  abroad  ; 
It  sooths  my  soul,  and  calms  my  fear; 
It  speaks  of  pardon  bought  with  blood. 

2  And  is  it  true,  that  many  fly 

The  sound  that  bids  my  soul  rejoice; 
And  rather  choose  in  sin  to  die, 
Than  turn  an  ear  to  mercy's  voice ! 

3  Alas,  for  those  ! — the  day  is  near, 

When  mercy  will  be  heard  no  more; 
Then  will  they  ask  in  vain  to  hear 
The  voice  they  would  not  hear  before. 

4  With  such,  I  own,  I  once  appeared, 

But  now  I  know  how  great  their  loss; 
For  sweeter  sounds  were  never  heard, 
Than  mercy  utters  from  the  cross. 

5  But  let  me  not  forget  to  own, 

That  if  I  differ  aught  from  those, 
'Tis  due  to  sovereign  grace  alone, 
That  oft  selects  its  proudest  foes, 

199  8s  &  7s.  6  lines. 

A  Fountain  Opened. 

COME  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain, 
Sinners  ruined  by  the  fall  ; 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  for  every  guilty  soul, 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide, 
Opened  when  the  Saviour  died. 


152  GOSPEL. 

2  Come  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 

Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind; 
Here  the  guilty  seek  remission, 

Here  the  lost  a  refuge  find  ; 
Health,  this  fountain  will  restore, 
He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more. 

3  Come,  ye  dying,  live  for  ever ; 

'Tis  a  soul-reviving  flood  : 
God  is  faithful:  he  will  never 

Break  his  covenant,  sealed  in  blood, 
Signed,  when  our  Redeemer  died. 
Sealed,  when  he  was  glorified. 

200  L.  M. 

Invitation  to  Wanderers. 

RETURN,  O  wanderer,  return, 
And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 

His  hand  shall  heal  thine  inward  smart. 

3  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live; 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "No  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

301  8s,  7s,  4s. 

Come  and  Welcome. 

COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  6ore; 


INVITATIONS.  153 

Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  love  and  power  : 

He  is  able, 
He  is  willing ;  doubt  no  more  ! 

2  Ho!  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome  : 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  ; 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh — 

Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth, 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him; 

This  he  gives  you  ; 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruined  by  the  fall  ; 

If  you  tarry,  till  you  are  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all. 

Not  the  righteous, 
Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo !  your  Maker  prostrate  lies  ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him ; 
Here  him  cry,  before  he  dies  ; 

"  It  is  finished  !" 
Sinner,  will  not  this  suffice. 

6  Lo  !  the  incarnate  God  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merits  of  his  blood; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude; 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 


154  GOSPEL. 

7  Saints  and  angels,  joined  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb; 

While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweetly  echo  with  his  name ; 

Hallelujah ! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 


202  H.  M. 

God  Reasoning  with  Men. 

YE  sin-sick  souls  draw  near, 
And  banquet  with  your  King, 
His  royal  bounty  share, 
And  loud  hosannas  sing  : 
Here  mercy  reigns,  here  peace  abounds, 
Here's  blood  to  heal  your  dreadful  wounds. 

2  But  may  a  soul  like  mine, 

All  stained  with  guilt  and  blood, 
Approach  the  throne  of  grace, 
And  converse  hold  with  God  ? 
Yes  !  Jesus  calls  : — "  Come,  sinners,  come, 
In  mercy's  arms  there  yet  is  room." 

3  He's  on  a  throne  of  grace, 

And  waits  to  answer  prayer; 
What  though  thy  sin  and  guilt, 

Like  crimson  doth  appear; 
The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 
A  healing  balm  lor  all  thy  woes. 

4  O  wondrous  love  and  grace — 

Did  Jesus  die  for  me  ? 
Were  all  my  numerous  debts 
Discharged  on  Calvary? 
Yes — Jesus  died — the  work  is  done, 
He  did  for  all  thy  sins  atone. 


IXVITATIONS.  155 

5       On  earth,  I'll  sing  his  love, 

In  heaven  I  too  shall  join 

The  ransomed  of  the  Lord, 

In  accents  all  divine ; 

And  see  my  Saviour  face  to  face, 

And  ever  dwell  in  his  embrace ! 

a©3  8s,  7s,  4s. 

Day-Spring. 

CHRISTIAN, see  the  orient  morning 
Breaks  along  the  heathen  sky ; 
Lo  !  the  expected  day  is  dawning, 
Glorious  Day-Spring  from  on  high! 

Hallelujah  ! 
Hail !  the  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 

2  Heathen  at  the  sight  are  singing  ; 

Morning  wakes  the  tuneful  lays, 
Precious  offerings  they  are  bringing, 
First  fruits  of  more  perfect  praise: 

Hallelujah ! 
Hail !  the  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 

3  Zion's  Sun  !  salvation  beaming, 

Gilding  now  the  radiant  hills; 
Rise  and  shine,  till  brighter  gleaming 
All  the  world  thy  glory  fills : 

Hallelujah  ! 
Hail !  the  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 

4  Then  the  vallies,  and  the  mountains 

Breaking  forth,  in  joy  shall  sing; 
Then  the  living  crystal  fountains 

From  the  thirsty  ground  shall  spring : 

Hallelujah  ! 
Hail !  the  Day-spring  from  on  high. 

5  While  the  wilderness  rejoices, 

Roses  shall  the  desert  cheer : 


156  GOSPEL. 

Then  the  dumb  shall  tune  their  voices, 
Blind  shall  see,  the  deaf  shall  hear : 

Hallelujah  ! 
Hail!  the  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 

6  Lord,  of  every  tribe  and  nation, 

Spread  thy  truth  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Spread  the  light  of  thy  salvation, 
'Till  it  shine  on  every  soul  : 

Hallelujah  ! 
Hail !  the  Day-Spring  from  on  high. 

204  7s.  4  lines. 
Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

SAW  ye  not  the  cloud  arise, 
Little  as  a  human  hand ! 
Now  it  spreads  along  the  skies, 
Hangs  o'er  all  the  thirsty  land  I 

2  Lo,  the  promise  of  a  shower 

Drops  already  from  above; 
But  the  Lord  will  shortly  pour 
All  the  blessings  of  his  love. 

3  When  he  first  the  work  begun, 

Small  and  feeble  was  his  day; 
Now  the  word  doth  swiftly  run, 
Now  it  wins  its  widening  way. 

i  Sons  of  God,  your  Saviour  praise ; 
He  the  door  hath  opened  wide ; 
He  hath  given  the  word  of  grace  ; 
Jesus'  word  is  glorified. 

205  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Jews. 

ARISE,  great  God!  and  let  thy  grace 
Shed  its  glad  beams  on  Jacob's  race 


ITS  EXTENSION MISSIONS.  157 

Restore  the  long-lost,  scattered  band, 
And  call  them  to  their  native  land. 

2  Their  misery  let  thy  mercy  heal, 
Their  trespass  hide — their  pardon  seal ; 
O  God  of  Israel !  hear  our  prayer, 
And  grant  them  still  thy  love  to  share. 

3  How  long  shall  Jacob's  offspring  prove 
The  sad  suspension  of  thy  love? 

Say,  shall  thy  wrath  for  ever  burn  ? 
And  shall  thy  mercy  ne'er  return  ? 

4  Thy  quickening  Spirit  now  impart, 
And  wake  to  joy  each  grateful  heart, 
While  Israel's  rescued  tribes  in  thee 
Their  bliss  and  full  salvation  see. 


206  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Jews. 

FATHER  of  faithful  Abra'm,  hear 
Our  earnest  suit  for  Abra'm's  seed; 
Justly  they  claim  the  tenderest  prayer 
From  us,  adopted  in  their  stead: 

2  Outcast  from  thee,  and  scattered  wide 
Through  every  nation  under  heaven, 
Blaspheming  whom  they  crucified, 
Unsaved,  unpitied,  unforgiven. 

3  But  hast  thou  finally  forsook, 
For  ever  cast  thine  own  away? 
Wilt  thou  not  bid  the  murderers  look 

On  him  they  pierced,  and  weep  and  pray  ? 

4  Come  then,  thou  great  Deliverer,  come ; 
The  veil  from  Jacob's  heart  remove, 

O  !  bring  thine  ancient  people  home, 
And  let  them  know  thy  dying  love  ! 


158  GOSPEL. 

307  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Jews. 

DISOWNED  of  heaven,  by  man  oppressed, 
Outcasts  from  Zion's  hallowed  ground, 
O,  why  should  Israel's  sons,  once  blest, 
Still  roam  the  scorning  world  around  ? 

2  Lord  !  visit  thy  forsaken  race, 

Back  to  thy  fold  the  wanderers  bring ; 
Teach  them  to  seek  thy  slighted  grace, 
And  hail  in  Christ  their  promised  King. 

3  The  veil  of  darkness  rend  in  twain, 
Which  hides  their  Shiloh's  glorious  light; 
The  severed  olive  branch  again 

Firm  to  its  parent  stock  unite. 

4  Hail,  glorious  day,  expected  long, 

When  Jew  and  Greek  one  prayer  shall  pour, 
With  eager  feet  one  temple  throng, 
With  grateful  praise  one  God  adore ! 

308  C.  M. 

Departure  of  a  Missionary. 

GO,  and  the  Saviour's  grace  proclaim, 
Ye  messengers  of  God; 
Go,  publish  in  lramanuel's  name 
Salvation  through  his  blood. 

2  What  though  your  arduous  track  may  lie 

Through  regions  dark  as  death ; 
What  though  your  faith  and  zeal  to  try, 
Perils  beset  your  path; 

3  Yet  with  determined  courage,  go, 

And  armed  with  power  divine, 
Your  God  will  needful  aid  bestow, 
And  on  your  labours  shine. 


ITS  EXTENSION MISSIONS.  159 

4  He  who  has  called  you  to  the  war, 
Will  recompense  your  pains; 
Before  Messialvs  conquering  car 
Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains. 

5  Shrink  not,  though  earth  and  hell  oppose, 
But  plead  your  Master's  cause  ; 
Nor  doubt  that  all  your  mighty  foes 
Shall  bow  before  his  cross. 


209  C.  M. 

The  Latter  Day  Glory. 

BEHOLD!  the  mountain  of  the  Lord, 
In  latter  days,  shall  rise 
Above  the  mountains  and  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  wondering  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 
All  tribes  and  tongues  shall  flow; 
"  Up  to  the  bill  of  God,"  they  say, 
"  And  to  his  courts  we'll  go." 

3  The  beams  that  shine  on  Zion's  hill 
Shall  lighten  every  land; 
The  King  wbo  reigns  in  Zion's  towers, 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 

4  No  strife  shall  vex  Messiah's  reign 

Or  mar  the  peaceful  years 
To  ploughshares  men  shall  beat  their  swords, 
To  pruning  hooks  their  spears. 

5  Come  then — Oh,  come  from  every  land, 

To  worship  at  his  shrine  : 
And  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 
With  holy  beauties  shine. 


1 60  GOSPEL. 

210  8s,  7s. 

Triumph  of  the  Church. 

Z ION'S  King  shall  reign  victorious, 
All  the  earth  shall  own  his  sway; 
He  will  make  his  kingdom  glorious, 
He  shall  reign  through  endless  day. 

2  Nations,  now  from  God  estranged, 

Then  shall  see  a  glorious  light; 
Night  to  day  shall  then  be  changed, 
Heaven  shall  triumph  in  the  sight. 

3  See  the  ancient  idols  falling, 

Worshipped  once,  but  now  abhorred  ; 
Men  on  Zion's  King  are  calling, 
Zion's  King  by  all  adored. 

4  Then  shall  Israel  long  dispersed, 

Mourning  seek  their  Lord  and  God, 
Look  on  Him  whom  once  they  pierced, 
Own  and  kiss  the  chastening  rod. 

5  Then  shall  Israel  all  be  saved, 

War  and  tumult  then  shall  cease, 
While  the  greater  Son  of  David 
Rules  a  conquered  world  in  peace. 

6  Mighty  King!  thine  arm  revealing, 

Now  thy  glorious  cause  maintain  ; 
Bring  the  nations  help  and  healing, 
Make  them  subject  to  thy  reign  ! 

7  Angels  in  their  lofty  station, 

Praise  thy  Name,  Thou  only  wise; 
Oh  let  earth,  with  emulation, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies! 


ITS  EXTENSION MISSIONS.  161 

211  C.  M. 

Christ  the  Light  of  the  Gentiles. 

BEHOLD  my  Servant !  see  him  rise 
Exalted  in  my  might ! 
Him  have  I  chosen,  and  in  Him 
I  place  supreme  delight. 

2  On  him,  in  rich  effusion  poured, 

My  Spirit  shall  descend  ; 
My  truths  and  judgments  he  shall  show 
To  earth's  remotest  end. 

3  Gentle  and  still  shall  be  his  voice, 

No  threats  from  him  proceed  ; 
The  smoking  flax  he  shall  not  quench, 
Nor  break  the  bruised  reed. 

4  The  feeble  spark  to  flames  he'll  raise, 

The  weak  will  not  despise  ; 
Judgment  he  shall  bring  forth  to  truth, 
And  make  the  fallen  rise. 

5  The  progress  of  his  zeal  and  power 

Shall  never  know  decline, 
Till  foreign  lands  and  distant  isles 
Receive  the  law  divine. 

21 2  C.  M. 

Christ  Given  for  a  Light  to  the  Gentiles. 

HE  who  erected  heaven's  bright  arch, 
And  bade  the  planets  roll, 
Who  peopled  all  the  climes  of  earth, 
And  formed  the  human  soul: 

2  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  "  Thee  have  I  raised 
My  Priest  did  thee  instal; 


162  GOSPEL. 

In  right  I  raise  thee,  and  in  strength 
I'll  succour  whom  I  call. 

3  I  will  establish  with  the  lands 

A  covenant  in  thee, 
To  give  the  Gentile  nations  light, 
And  set  the  prisoners  free. 

4  Asunder  burst  the  gates  of  brass; 

The  iron  fetters  fall ; 
And  gladsome  light  and  liberty 
Are  straight  restored  to  all. 

5  I  am  the  Lord,  and  by  the  name 

Of  Great  Jehovah  known  ; 
No  idol  shall  usurp  my  praise, 
Nor  mount  in:o  my  throne." 

213  C.  M. 

Messiah  Universally  Praised. 

LO  former  scenes,  predicted  once, 
Conspicuous  rise  to  view  ; 
And  future  scenes,  predicted  now, 
Shall  be  accomplished  too. 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord  in  joyful  strains  ; 

Let  earth  His  praise  resound  ; 
Ye  who  upon  the  ocean  dwell, 
And  fill  the  isles  around. 

3  O  city  of  the  Lord  !  begin 

The  universal  song ; 
And  let  the  scattered  villages 
The  cheerful  notes  prolong. 

4  Let  Kedar's  wilderness  afar 

Lift  up  its  lonely  voice, 
And  let  the  tenants  of  the  rock, 
With  accents  rude  rejoice. 


ITS  EXTENSION MISSIONS.  163 

5  Till  'midst  the  streams  of  distant  lands, 
The  islands  sound  His  praise ; 
And  all  combined  with  one  accord, 
Jehovah's  glories  raise. 

214  C.  M. 

Spread  of  Christ's  Kingdom. 

TO  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born, 
To  us  a  Son  is  given ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey. 
Him,  all  the  host  of  heaven. 

2  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

For  evermore  adored, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

3  His  power  increasing,  still  shall  spread; 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know ; 
Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above  ; 
And  peace  abound  below. 

215  C.  M. 

Extension  of  the  Gospel. 

HAIL,  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine, 
Is  thy  victorious  sword  ! 
The  stoutest  rebel  must  resign; 
At  thy  commanding  word. 

2  Deep  are  the  wounds  thine  arrows  give, 

They  pierce  the  hardest  heart ; 
Thy  smiles  of  grace  the  slain  revive, 
And  joy  succeeds  to  smart. 

3  Still  gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh, 

Ride  with  majestic  sway ; 
Go  forth,  great  Prince,  triumphantly, 
And  make  thy  foes  obey. 


164  GOSPEL. 

4  And  when  thy  victories  are  complete, 

And  all  Ihe  chosen  race 
Shall  round  the  throne  of  mercy  meet, 
To  sing  thy  conquering  grace, 

5  O  may  my  humble  soul  be  found, 

Among  that  favoured  band ; 
x\nd  I,  with  them,  thy  praise  will  sound, 
Throughout  Immanuel's  land. 

216  CM. 

Various  Success  of  the  Gospel. 

CHRIST  and  his  cross  is  all  our  theme : 
The  mysteries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jew's  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But  souls  enlightened  from  above, 

With  joy  receive  the  word; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savour  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath  ; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 

4  Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 

Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain, 
In  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground, 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 

217  H.  M. 

Effects  of  the  Gospel. 

MARK  the  soft  falling  snow, 
And  the  descending  rain  ! 
To  heaven,  from  whence  it  fell, 
It  turns  not  back  again; 


ITS  EXTENSION MISSIONS.  165 

But  waters  earth  through  every  pore 
And  calls  forth  all  her  secret  store. 

2  Arrayed  in  beauteous  green 

The  hills  and  vallies  shine, 
And  man  and  beast  are  fed 

By  providence  divine: 
The  harvest  bows  its  golden  ears, 
The  copious  seed  of  future  years. 

3  So,  saith  the  God  of  grace, 

My  gospel  shall  descend, 
Almighty  to  effect 

The  purpose  I  intend  : 
Millions  of  souls  shall  feel  its  power, 
And  bear  it  down  to  millions  more. 


218  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Zion's  Increase. 

ARM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake 
Put  on  thy  strength,  the  nations  shake, 
And  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  thy  throne, 
"  I  am  Jehovah — God  alone  :" 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  No  more  let  human  blood  be  spilt, 
Vain  sacrifice  for  human  guilt ! 
But  to  each  conscience  be  applied, 
The  blood  that  flowed  from  Jesus'  side. 

4  Almighty  God,  thy  grace  proclaim, 
In  every  land,  of  every  name; 

Let  adverse  powers  before  thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour — Lord  of  all. 
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166  GOSPEL. 

210  CM. 

Prayer  for  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

GREAT  God!  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Are  by  creation  thine; 
And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind ; 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasured  in  thy  mind. 

3  Lord !  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

Till  every  tribe,  and  every  soul, 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  ? 

4  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  sincere  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays, 
And  build  on  sin's  demolished  throne, 
The  temple  of  thy  praise. 

220  H.  M. 

The  Gospel  Jubilee. 

BLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow ; 
The  gladly  solemn  sound, 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ! 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Son  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb : 
Redemption  in  his  blood 

To  all  the  world  proclaim  : 
The  year,  &c. 


ITS  EXTENSION MISSIONS.  167 

3  Ye  who  have  sold  for  nought 

Your  heritage  above, 
Come,  take  it  back  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love  : 
The  year,  &c. 

4  The  gospel  trumpet  sounds, 

Let  all  the  nations  hear, 
And  earth's  remotest  bounds 

Before  the  throne  appear  : 
The  year,  &c. 

331  8s.  7s.  4s. 

Prayer  for  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel, 

O'ER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
Look,  my  soul,  be  still,  and  gaze ; 
All  the  promises  do  travail 
With  a  glorious  day  of  grace; 

Blessed  Jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Kingdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night; 

And  redemption, 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

3  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  Gospel ; 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions, 
Multiply,  and  still  increase ! 

Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

333  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  general  Effusion  of  the  Spirit. 

O  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God ! 
In  all  thy  plentitude  of  grace, 


168  GOSPEL. 

Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming-,  light, 
Confusion,  order,  in  thy  path  ; 

Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

3  Baptize  the  nations;  far  and  nigh, 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record; 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  every  kindred  call  him  Lord. 

4  God  from  eternity  hath  willed, 
All  flesh  shall  his  salvation  see; 
So  be  the  Father's  love  fulfilled, 

The  Saviour's  sufferings  crowned  through 
thee. 

223  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  universal  Dominion  of  Christ. 

BRIGHT  as  the  sun's  meridian  blaze, 
Vast  as  the  blessings  he  conveys, 
Wide  as  his  reign  from  pole  to  pole, 
And  permanent  as  his  control: 

2  So,  Jesus,  let  thy  kingdom  come; 
Then  sin  and  hell's  terrific  gloom 
Shall,  at  his  brightness,  flee  away, 
The  dawn  of  an  eternal  day. 

3  Then  shall  the  heathen,  filled  with  awe, 
Learn  the  blest  knowledge  of  thy  law, 
And  Antichrist  on  every  shore, 

Fall  from  his  throne,  to  rise  no  more. 

4  Then  shall  the  Jew  and  Gentile  meet, 
In  pure  devotion,  at  thy  feet : 

And  earth  shall  yield  thee,  as  thy  due, 
Her  fulness,  and  her  glory  too. 


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5  O !  that  from  Zion  now  might  shine 
This  heavenly  light,  this  truth  divine  ? 
Till  the  whole  universe  shall  be 
But  one  great  temple,  Lord,  for  thee. 

•324  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Triumphs  of  the  Gospel. 

THOUGH  now  the  nations  sit  beneath 
The  darkness  of  o'erspreading  death, 
God  will  arise  with  light  divine, 
On  Zion's  holy  towers  shine. 

'2  That  light  shall  glance  on  distant  lands, 
And  heathen  tribes,  in  joyful  bands, 
Come  with  exulting  haste  to  prove, 
The  power  and  greatness  of  his  love. 

3  Lord,  may  the  triumphs  of  thy  grace 
Abound,  while  righteousness  and  peace, 
Jn  mild  and  lovely  forms,  display 
The  glories  of  the  latter  day. 

225  L.  M. 

Spread  of  the  Gospel. 
A  SCEND  thy  throne,  almighty  King, 
-iJL  And  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad : 
Let  thine  own  arm  salvation  bring, 
And  be  thou  known  the  gracious  God. 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat, 

Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  face, 
Bring  daring  rebels  to  thy  feet, 
Subdued  by  thy  victorious  grace. 

3  O  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord  ; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name, 
Be  thou  through  heaven  and  earth  adored. 


170 


226  L.  M. 

Approaching  Millennium. 

BEHOLD,  the  expected  time  draws  near, 
The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn  appear 
Behold,  the  wilderness  assume 
The  beauteous  lints  of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know, 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow  ; 
The  exiled  captive,  to  receive 

The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

3  Come,  let  us  with  a  grateful  heart, 
In  the  blest  labour  share  a  part: 

Our  prayers  and  offerings  gladly  bring, 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

4  Invite  the  world  to  come  and  prove 
A  Saviour's  condescending  love; 
And  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
Assured  they  shall  acceptance  meet. 

227  7s  &  6s.     Peculiar. 

Missionary  Hyynn. 

FROM  Greenlands  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand; 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains, 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 
Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What,  though  the  spicy  breezes, 
Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases 
And  only  man  is  vile; 


ITS  EXTENSION MISSIONS.  171 

In  vain  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation  !  O  Salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

228  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Success  of  Missions . 

THY  people,  Lord,  who  trust  thy  word, 
And  wait  the  smilings  of  thy  face, 
Assemble  round  thy  mercy-seat, 
And  plead  the  promise  of  thy  grace. 

2  We  consecrate  these  hours  to  thee, 
Thy  sovereign  mercy  to  intreat ; 
And  feel  some  animating  hope, 
We  shall  divine  acceptance  meet. 

3  Hast  thou  not  sworn  to  give  thy  Son, 
To  be  a  light  to  gentile  lands  ? 

To  open  the  benighted  eye, 

And  loose  the  wretched  prisoner's  bands  ? 


172  GOSPEL. 

4  Hast  thou  not  said,  from  sea  to  sea, 
His  vast  dominion  shall  extend  ? 
That  every  tongue  shall  call  him  Lord, 
And  every  knee  before  him  bend  ? 

5  Now  let  the  happy  time  appear, 
The  time  to  favour  Zion  come ; 
Send  forth  thy  heralds  far  and  near, 
To  call  thy  banished  children  home. 

229  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Triumph  of  the  Gospel. 

SOVEREIGN  of  worlds,  display  thy  power 
Be  this  thy  Zion's  favoured  hour; 
Bid  the  bright  morning  star  arise, 
And  point  the  nations  to  the  skies. 

2  Set  up  thy  throne  where  Safan  reigns, 
On  western  wilds,  and  heathen  plains, 
Far  let  the  Gospel's  sound  be  known, 
And  be  the  universe  thine  own. 

3  Speak — and  the  world  shall  hear  thy  voice. 
Speak — and  the  nations  shall  rejoice; 
Scatter  the  shades  of  moral  night, 

With  the  blest  beams  of  heavenly  light. 

230  L.  M. 

Departure  of  Missionaries. 

TRUSTING  in  Christ,  go,  heralds  !  rear 
The  gospel  standard,  void  of  fear; 
Go  seek  with  joy  your  destined  home, 
And  preach  a  Saviour,  there  unknown. 

'2  Yes,  Christian  heralds,  go  proclaim 
Salvation  in  ImmanuePs  name; 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  rose  of  Sharon  there. 


ITS  EXTENSION MISSIONS.  173 

3  He'll  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire, 
With  flaming  zeal  your  hearts  inspire; 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease, 
And  calm  the  savage  breast  to  peace. 

4  And  when  our  labours  all  are  o'er, 
Then  shall  we  meet  to  part  no  more; 
Meet  with  the  blood-bought  throng  to  fall, 
And  crown  our  Jesus — Lord  of  all. 

231  8s,  7s.  Peculiar. 

The  Gospel  Jubilee. 

HARK  the  solemn  trumpet  sounding, 
Loud  proclaims  the  jubilee: 
'Tis  the  voice  of  grace  abounding, 

Grace  to  sinners  rich  and  free; 
Ye  who  know  the  joyful  sound, 
Publish  it  to  all  around. 

2  Is  the  name  of  Jesus  precious? 

Does  his  love  your  spirits  cheer  ? 
Do  you  find  him  kind  and  gracious, 

Still  removing  doubt  and  fear  ? 
Think  that  what  he  is  to  you, 
Such  he'll  be  to  others  too. 

3  Were  you  once  at  awful  distance, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God? 
Could  no  arm  afford  assistance, 

Nothing  save  but  Jesus'  blood  ! 
Think  how  many  still  are  found 
Strangers  to  the  joyful  sound. 

4  Brethren,  join  in  supplication, 

Join  to  plead  before  the  Lord  : 
'Tis  his  arm  that  brings  salvation, 

He  alone  can  give  the  word: 
Father,  let  thy  kingdom  come, 
Bring  thy  wandering  outcasts  home. 
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174  GOSPEL. 

239  L.  M. 

Millennium. 

WHEN  Jesus  shall  descend  the  skies, 
And  form  a  bright,  a  dazzling  day; 
The  saints  shall  view  with  sweet  surprise, 
His  grand,  His  universal  sway  ! 

2  The  lion  and  the  lamb  shall  feed 
Together  in  his  peaceful  reign  ; 
And  Zion,  blest  with  heavenly  bread, 
Shall  never  more  of  wants  complain. 

3  The  Jew,  the  Greek,  the  bond,  and  free, 
Shall  boast  their  several  rites  no  more  ; 
But  join  in  sweetest  harmony, 

Their  Lord,  their  Sovereign  to  adore. 

4  O  happy  day  !  when  all  the  elect, 
Complete  in  number  shall  be  found; 
And  like  their  great,  their  mystic  head, 
Be  with  eternal  honours  crowned. 

233  P.  M. 

The  voice  of  Free  Grace. 

THE  voice  of  free  grace  cries  escape  to  the 
mountain, 
For  Adam's  lost  race  Christ  hath  opened  a 

fountain  : 
For  sin  and  transgression  and  every  pollu- 
tion, 
His  blood  flows  most  freely  in  streams  of  sal- 
vation. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb  who  has  purchased 

our  pardon: 
We  will  praise  him  again  when  we  pass 
over  Jordan. 


ITS  EXTENSION MISSIONS.  175 

2  Now  glory  to  God  in  the  highest  is  given, 
Now  glory  to  God  is  re-echoed  in  heaven; 
Around  the  whole  earth  let  us  tell  the  glad 

story, 
And  sing  of  his  love,  his  salvation,  and  glory. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

3  Enraptured  f  burn,  with  delight  and  desire, 
Such  love,  so  divine,  sets  my  soul  all  on  fire; 
Around  the  bright  throne  hosannahs  are  ring. 

O  when  shall  I  join  them,  and  ever  be  sing- 
ing. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

4  O  Jesus  ride  on,  thy  kingdom  is  glorious, 
O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell,  thou  wilt  make  us 

victorious  : 

Thy  name  shall  be  praised  in  the  great  con- 
gregation, 

And  saints  shall  delight  in  ascribing  salvation. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &,c. 

5  When  on  Zion  we  stand,  having  gained  the 

blest  .shore, 
With  our  harps  in  our  hands,  we  will  praise 

evermore ; 
We'll  range  the  blest  fields  on  the  banks  of 

the  river, 
And  sing  hallelujah  for  ever  and  ever. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

234  7s.  Double. 

Watchman  tell  us  of  the  Night. 

WATCHMAN  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 
What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Traveller  !  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 
See  that  glory  beaming  star ! 


176  GOSPEL. 

Watchman  !  does  its  beauteous  ray 
Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell? 

Traveller  !  yes,  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night, 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveller  !  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends! 
Watchman!   will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 
Traveller  !  ages  are  its  own, 

See  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveller  !  darkness  takes  its  flight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman  !  let  thy  wanderings  cease; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveller!  lo!  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo !  the  Son  of  God  is  come  ! 


235  8s-  7s.  4s. 

Prayer  for  Revival. 

SAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation  : 
Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain, 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance; 
Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

Lord,  revive  us; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 


177 


3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers; 
Let  each  one  esteemed  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh ; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

Lord,  revive  us; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 


336  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Reviving  Influences  of  the  Spirit. 

COME,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, 
And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love; 
Soften  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone, 
And  let  thy  Godlike  power  be  known. 

2  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes, 
Shall  floods  of  pious  sorrow  rise  ; 

While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne, 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 

3  Oh,  let  a  holy  flock  await, 
Numerous  around  thy  temple  gate  ; 
Each  pressing  on,  with  zeal,  to  be, 
A  living  sacrifice  to  thee. 

4  In  answer  to  our  fervent  cries, 
Give  us  to  see  thy  church  arise  ! 
Or,  if  that  blessing  seem  too  great, 
Give  us  to  mourn  its  low  estate. 


78 


237  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Revival. 

OSUN  of  righteousness,  arise, 
With  gentle  beams  on  Zion  shine; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  eyes, 
And  souls  awake  to  life  divine. 

2  On  all  around,  let  grace  descend, 

Like  heavenly  dew,  or  copious  showers; 
That  we  may  call  our  God  our  friend; 
That  we  may  hail  salvation  ours. 

238  C.  M. 

Prayer  for  Redoing. 

COME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart 
Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Come,  Lord,  thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame; 
.  Then  shall  our  lips  resound  thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  thy  name. 

3  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  thy  dwellings  here, 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

239  C.  M. 

Reoival  prayed  for. 

RETIRE,  vain  world,  awhile  retire, 
And  leave  us  with  the  Lord; 
Thy  gifts  ne'er  fill  one  just  desire, 
Nor  lasting  bliss  afford. 


179 


2  Blest  Jesus  !  come  thou  gently  down, 

And  fill  this  hallowed  place; 
O  !  make  thy  glorious  goings  known, 
Diffuse  around  thy  grace. 

3  Shine,  dearest  Lord,  from  realms  of  day, 

Disperse  the  gloom  of  night; 
Chase  all  our  clouds  and  doubts  away, 
And  turn  the  shades  to  light. 

4  Behold,  and  pity  from  above, 

Our  cold  and  languid  frame; 
O!  shed  abroad  thy  quickening  love, 
And  we'll  adore  thy  name. 

5  All  glorious  Saviour  !   Source  of  grace; 

To  thee  we  raise  our  cry; 
Unveil  the  beauties  of  thy  face, 
To  every  waiting  eye. 

6  Revive,  O  God  !  desponding  saints, 

Who  languish,  droop,  and  sigh; 
Refresh  the  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 
Fill  mourning  hearts  with  joy. 

7  Make  known  thy  power  victorious  King, 

Subdue  each  stubborn  will ; 
Then  sovereign  grace  we'll  join  to  sing, 
On  Zion's  sacred  hill. 

240  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Revival. 

GREAT  Lord  of  all  thy  churches,  hear 
Thy  ministers'  and  people's  prayer, 
Perfumed  by  thee,  O  may  it  rise, 
Like  fragrant  incense  to  the  skies. 

2  May  every  pastor  from  above, 
Be  new  inspired  with  zeal  and  love, 


180  GOSPEU 

To  watch  thy  flock,  thy  flock  to  feed, 
And  sow  with  care  the  precious  seed. 

3  Revive  the  churches  with  thy  grace, 
Heal  all  our  breaches,  grant  us  peace ; 
Rouse  us  from  sloth,  our  hearts  inflame 
With  ardent  zeal  for  Jesus'  name. 

I  May  young  and  old  thy  word  receive, 
Dead  sinners  hear  thy  voice  and  live, 
The  wounded  conscience  healing  find, 
And  joy  refresh  each  drooping  mind. 

5  May  aged  saints  matured  with  grace, 
Abound  in  fruits  of  holiness; 

And  when  transplanted  to  the  skies, 
May  younger  in  their  stead  arise. 

6  Thus  we  our  suppliant  voices  raise, 
And  weeping  sow  the  seed  of  praise, 
In  humble  hope  that  thou  wilt  hear 
Thy  ministers'  and  people's  prayer. 

341  H.  M. 

Rejoicing  in  a  General  Revival. 

OZION,  tune  thy  voice, 
And  lift  thy  hands  on  high; 
Tell  all  the  world  thy  joys, 
And  shout  salvation  high; 
Cheerful  in  God, 
Arise  and  shine; 
While  rays  divine 
Stream  all  abroad. 

"2       He  gilds  the  mourning  face 

With  beams  that  cannot  fade; 
His  all-resplendent  grace 
He  pours  around  thy  head : 


181 


The  nations  round 
Thy  forms  shalt  view, 
With  lustre  new 

Divinely  crowned. 

In  honour  to  his  name 

Reflect  that  sacred  light, 
And  loud  that  grace  proclaim 

Which  makes  thy  darkness  bright : 
Pursue  his  praise, 
Till  sovereign  love 
In  worlds  above 
Thy  glory  raise. 

There  on  his  holy  hill 

A  brighter  Sun  shall  rise, 
And  with  his  radiance  fill 
Those  fairer,  purer  skies  : 
While  round  his  throne 
Ten  thousand  stars 
In  nobler  spheres 
His  influence  own. 


342  L.  M. 

Election,  Sovereign  and  Free. 

MAY  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high 
Dispense  his  favours  as  he  will? 
Choose  some  to  life,  while  others  die, 
And  yet  be  just  and  gracious  still? 

2  What  if,  to  make  his  terror  known, 
He  lets  his  patience  long  endure, 
Suffering  vile  rebels  to  go  on, 
And  seal  their  own  destruction  sure? 


182  DOCTRINES. 

3  What  if  he  means  to  show  his  grace, 
And  his  electing  love  employs, 

To  marl:  out  some  of  mortal  race, 
And  form  them  fit  for  heavenly  joys  ? 

4  Shall  man  reply  against  the  Lord, 
And  call  his  Maker's  ways  unjust  ? 
The  thunders  of  whose  dreadful  word 
Can  crush  a  thousand  worlds  to  dust  ? 

5  But,  O  my  soul,  if  truths  so  bright 
Should  dazzle  and  confound  thy  sight, 
Yet  still  his  written  will  obey, 

And  wait  the  great  decisive  day. 

6  Then  shall  he  make  his  justice  known, 
And  the  whole  world  be  tore  his  throne, 
With  joy  or  terror  shall  confess 

The  glory  of  his  righteousness. 

243  C.  M. 

Electing  Love. 

HOW  vast  the  benefits  divine, 
Which  we  in  Christ  possess; 
We're  saved  from  guilt  and  every  sin, 
And  called  to  holiness. 

2  'Tis  not  for  works  which  we  have  done, 

Or  shall  hereafter  do, 
But  he  of  his  abounding  love 
Salvation  does  bestow. 

3  The  glory,  Lord,  from  first  to  last, 

Is  due  to  thee  alone ; 
Aught  to  ourselves  we  dare  not  take, 
Or  rob  thee  of  thy  crown. 

4  Our  glorious  Surely  undertook 

Redemption's  wondrous  plan; 


ELECTION.  183 

And  grace  was  given  us  in  him 
Before  the  world  began. 

5  Safe  in  the  arms  of  sovereign  love 

We  ever  shall  remain  ; 
Nor  shall  the  rage  of  earth  or  hell 
Make  thy  wise  counsels  vain. 

6  Not  one  of  all  the  chosen  race, 

But  shall  to  heaven  attain ; 
Partake  on  earth  the  purposed  grace, 
And  then  with  Jesus  reign. 

344  L.  M. 

Safety  of  the  Elect. 

WHO  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn, 
'Tis  God  that  justifies  their  souls; 
And  mere)',  like  a  mighty  stream, 
O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell? 
'Tis  Christ  that  suffered  in  their  stead; 
And  their  salvation  to  fulfil, 

Behold  him  rising  from  the  dead ! 

3  He  lives !  he  lives,  and  sits  above, 
For  ever  interceding  there: 

Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love  ? 
Or  what  shall  tempt  us  to  despair  ? 

4  Shall  persecution  or  distress, 
Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness? 

He  that  hath  loved  us,  bears  us  through, 
And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  too. 

5  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  power, 
It  triumphs  in  the  dying  hour: 
Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hope; 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  such  a  prop. 


184  DOCTRINES. 

6  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 
Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below, 
Shall  cause  his  mercy  to  remove, 
Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ  our  love. 

£45  C.  M. 

Original  Sin. 

BACKWARD  with  humble  shame  we  look, 
On  our  original ; 
How  is  our  nature  dashed  and  broke, 
In  our  first  father's  fall ! 

2  To  all  that's  good  averse  and  blind, 

But  prone  to  all  that's  ill, 
What  dreadful  darkness  veils  our  mind ! 
How  obstinate  our  will ! 

3  Conceived  in  sin,  O  wretched  state ! 

Before  we  draw  our  breath, 
The  first  young  pulse  begins  to  beat 
Iniquity  and  death. 

4  How  strong  in  our  degenerate  blood 

The  old  corruption  reigns, 
And,  mingling  with  the  crooked  flood, 
Wanders  through  all  our  veins  ! 

5  Wild  and  unwholesome  as  the  root, 

Will  all  the  branches  be  ; 
How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit 
From  such  a  deadly  tree  ? 

6  What  mortal  power  from  things  unclean 

Can  pure  productions  bring? 
Who  can  command  a  vital  stream 
From  an  infected  spring? 

7  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy  wondrous  love 

Can  make  our  nature  clean, 


ORIGINAL  SIN.  185 

While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death  and  sin. 

8  The  second  Adam  shall  restore 
The  ruins  of  the  first; 
Hosannah  to  that  sovereign  power 
That  newcreates  our  dust. 

246  L.  M. 

The  First  Sin. 

ADAM  in  Paradise  was  placed, 
Our  natural  and  our  federal  head; 
With  holiness  and  wisdom  graced, 
In  his  Creator's  image  made. 

2  Blessed  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 

Upright  and  happy,  firm  he  stood; 
Till  he  debased  himself  to  sense, 
And  eat  of  the  forbidden  food. 

3  His  soul  at  first  a  holy  flame, 

Was  kindled  by  his  Maker's  breath  ; 
But  stung  by  sin,  it  soon  became 

The  seat  of  darkness,  strife,  and  death. 


247  C.  M. 

Total  Depravity. 

SIN,  like  a  venemous  disease, 
Infects  our  vital  blood  : 
The  only  balm  is  sovereign  grace, 
And  the  physician  God. 

2  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  are  fled, 
And  we  draw  near  to  death ; 
But  Christ,  the  Lord,  recalls  the  dead, 
With  his  almighty  breath. 


186  DOCTRINES. 

3  Madness  by  nature  reigns  within, 
The  passions  burn  and  rage ; 
Till  God's  own  Son,  with  skill  divine, 
The  inward  fire  assuage. 

248  S.  M. 

Guilt  and  Helplessness  of  Man. 

AH,  how  shall  fallen  man 
Be  just  before  his  God? 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  ways  should  mark 

With  strict  inquiring  eyes, 
Could  we  for  one  of  thousand  faults, 
A  jusl  excuse  devise  ? 

3  All-seeing,  powerful  God, 

Who  can  with  thee  contend? 
Or  who  that  tries  the  unequal  strife, 
Shall  prosper  in  the  end  ? 

4  The  mountains  in  thy  wrath, 

Their  ancient  seats  forsake ; 
The  trembling  earth  deserts  her  place, 
Her  rooted  pillars  shake. 

5  Ah,  how  shall  guilty  man, 

Contend  with  such  a  God? 
None,  none  can  meet  him  and  escape, 
But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 

249  L.  M. 

Fall  in  Adam  and  Recovery  by  Christ. 

DEEP  in  the  dust  before  thy  throne, 
Our  guilt  and  our  disgrace  we  own; 
Great  God!  we  own  the  unhappy  name, 
Whence  sprung  our  nature  and  our  shame. 


ORIGINAL  SIN.  187 

2  But  whilst  our  spirits  filled  with  awe, 
Behold  the  terrors  of  thy  law, 

We  sing  the  honours  of  thy  grace, 
That  sent  to  save  our  ruined  race. 

3  We  sing  thine  everlasting  Son, 
Who  joined  our  nature  to  his  own ; 
The  second  Adam,  from  the  dust, 
Raises  the  ruins  of  the  first. 

4  Where  sin  did  reign,  and  death  abound, 
There  have  the  sons  of  Adam  found 
Abounding  life ;  there  glorious  grace 
Reigns  through  the  Lord  our  righteousness. 

250  C.  M. 

Decciif  ulness  of  Sin. 

SIN  hath  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 
To  practise  on  the  mind; 
With  flattering  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts, 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives, 

The  aged  and  the  young  ; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joys  she  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  things, 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

251  CM. 

Repentance  at  the  Cross. 

IN  evil  long  I  took  delight, 
Unawed  by  shame  or  fear; 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 
And  stopped  my  wild  career. 


188  DOCTRINES. 

2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood ; 
Who  fixed  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Sure,  never  to  my  latest  breath, 

Can  I  forget  that  look ; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt,  and  owned  the  guilt, 

And  plunged  me  in  despair; 

I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 

And  helped  to  nail  him  there. 

5  Alas !  I  knew  not  what  I  did, 

But  now  my  tears  are  vain; 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid  ? 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain. 

6  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive  ; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid; 
I'll  die,  that  thou  mayest  live." 

7  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin  displays 

In  all  its  blackest  hue; 
Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace, 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

8  With  pleasing  grief  and  mournful  joy, 

My  spirit  now  is  filled  ; 
That  1  should  such  a  life  destroy, 
Yet  live  by  him  I  killed. 


252  C.  M. 

The  Penitent. 

PROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus  !  at  thy  feet, 
A  guilty  rebel  lies  ; 


REPENTANCE  AND  PARDON.  189 

And  upwards  to  thy  mercy  seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

3  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt; 
No  tears  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed  ; 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

4  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord  ! 

And  all  my  sins  forgive  : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 


253  C.  M. 

Repentance  at  the  Cross. 

ALAS,  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed ! 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ! 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Thy  body  slain,  dear  Jesus,  thine, 

And  bathed  in  its  own  blood, 
While  all  exposed  to  wrath  divine, 
The  glorious  sufferer  stood. 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

4  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died, 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 
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190  DOCTRINES. 

5  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears, 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe : 
Here,  Lord,  [  give  myself  away; 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

254  C.  M. 

Conviction  of  Sin  by  the  Law. 

LORD,  how  secure  my  conscience  was 
And  (bit  no  inward  dread  ! 
I  was  alive  without  the  law, 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright, 

But  since  the  precept  came 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  J.  am. 

3  My  guilt  appeared  but  small  before, 

Till  terribly  /  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just  and  pure, 
Was  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load, 

My  sins  revived  again; 
I  had  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain. 

5  I'm  like  a  helpless  captive,  sold 

Under  the  power  of  sin  ; 
I  cannot  do  the  good  i  would, 
Nor  keep  my  conscience  clean. 

6  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath, 

For  some  kind  power  to  save, 


REPENTANCE  AND  PARDON.  191 

To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 

255  C.  M. 

Sins  Acknowledged. 

GREAT  God,  before  thy  mercy  seat, 
Abased,  in  dust  I  fall; 
My  crimes  of  complicated  guilt, 
Aloud  for  judgment  call. 

2  I  own  my  ways  to  be  corrupt, 

My  duties  stained  with  sin: 
Make  thou  my  broken  spirit  whole, 
My  burdened  conscience  clean. 

3  Lord,  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

Implant  a  holy  fear  ; 
And  through  thine  all-abounding  grace, 
Bring  thy  salvation  near. 

4  On  my  distressed  benighted  soul, 

Oh  cause  thy  face  to  shine; 
Make  me  to  hear  thy  pardoning  voice, 
And  tell  me  I  am  thine. 

256  C.  M. 

Repentance  at  the  Cross. 
VilWAS  for  my  sins,  my  dearest  Lord 

JL  Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 

And  groaned  away  a  dying  life, 

For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

2  O,  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 

That  crucified  my  God  ! 
Those  sins  that  pierced  and  nailed  his  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood  ! 

3  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die, 

My  heart  has  so  decreed ; 


192  DOCTRINES. 

Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

4  Whilst  with  a  melting  broken  heart, 
My  murdered  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 

257  8s,  7s. 

Repentance  at  the  Cross. 

JESUS  !  full  of  all  compassion, 
Hear  thy  humble  suppliant's  cry; 
Let  me  know  thy  great  salvation  : 
See!  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  but  with  heart  relenting, 

Overwhelmed  with  helpless  grief, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting, 
Send,  oh,  send  me  quick  relief! 

3  Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying, 

But  to  him  who  comfort  gives  ? 
Whither,  from  the  dread  of  dying, 
But  to  him  who  ever  lives  ? 

4  While  I  view  thee,  wounded,  grieving, 

Breathless,  on  the  cursed  tree, 
Fain  I'd  feel  my  heart  believing 
That  thou  sufferedst  thus  for  me. 

5  With  thy  righteousness  and  Spirit, 

I  am  more  than  angels  blest; 
Heir  with  thee,  all  things  inherit, 
Peace,  and  joy,  and  endless  rest. 

6  Hear  then,  blessed  Saviour,  hear  me  ! 

My  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust; 
Send  the  Comforter  to  cheer  me  ; 
Lo !  in  thee  I  put  my  trust. 


REPENTANCE  AND  PARDON.  193 

7  Saved  ! — the  deed  shall  spread  new  glory 
Through  the  shining  realms  above! 
Angels  sing  the  pleasing  story, 
All  enraptured  with  thy  love  ! 


258  C.  M. 

The  Repenting  Sinner  Returning. 

COME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
A  thousand  thoughts  revolve; 
Come  with  your  gilt  and  fear  oppressed 
And  make  this  last  resolve: 

•2  "  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 
Up  like  a  mountain  rose; 
I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess; 

I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 

Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

4  "  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives; 
Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touch, 
And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  "Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer; 
But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

6  "  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 

I  am  resolved  to  try ; 

For  if  I  slay  away,  I  know 

I  must  for  ever  die." 


194  h<><  TR1NES. 

3ffft  C.  M. 

Repentance  for  Hack  sliding. 

OTIlon,  vvhote  tender  mercy  hears 
Contrition's  liumble  Ugh  ; 

Whole  hand  indulgent  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye. 

2  See,  low  before  tliy  throne  of  grace, 
A  wretched  wanderer  nionrn; 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  tieeh  thy  face? 
Hast  thou  not  said — Return  ? 

'.i  And  shall  my  guilty  liars  prevail 
To  drive  me  from  thy  lee  l  i. 
0  !  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat. 

4  Absent  from  thee,  my  God  !  my  Light! 
Without  one  cheering  ray  : 

Through  dangeri,  tears,  and  gloomy  night, 
How  desolate  my  way  ? 

•r>  Oh  !  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 
With  beams  ol  merey  shine! 
And  let  thy  healing  voiee  impart 
A  taste  of  joyi  divine. 

26©  L.  M. 

Seeking  Pardon. 

LORD,  at  thy  feel  I  prostrate  fall, 
Oppreived  With  liars  to  thee  I  call: 
Reveal  thy  pardoning  love  to  me, 
And  set  my  captive  spirit  free. 

y  Hast  thou  not  said,  "seek  ye  my  face?" 
The  invitation  1  embrace; 
I'll  seek  thy  fuce;  thy  spirit  give; 
Oh  let  me  see  thy  face,  and  live. 


REPENTANCE  AND  TARDON.  195 

3  I'll  wait,  perhaps  my  Lord  may  come; 
If  back  I  turn,  hell  is  my  doom  ; 
And  begging  in  his  way,  I'll  lie 

Till  the  sweet  hour  he  passeth  by. 

4  I'll  seek  his  face  with  cries  and  tears, 
With  secret  sighs  and  fervent  prayers; 
And  if  not  heard,  I'll  waiting  sit, 
And  perish  at  my  Saviour's  feet. 

5  But  canst  thou,  Lord,  see  all  my  pain, 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 
Thou  wilt  not,  canst  not,  me  deceive, 
The  soul  that  seeks  thy  face  shall  live. 

G  "Then  venture,  O  my  soul,  in  prayer, 
For  none  c;m  perish  pleading  here, 
The  blood  of  Christ,  that  crimson  sea, 
Shall  wash  my  load  of  guilt  away." 

261  L.  M.  D. 

Contrition  in  view  of  the  Cross. 

FAST  flow,  my  tears,  the  cause  is  great, 
This  tribute  claims  an  injured  Friend; 
One  whom  1  long  pursued  with  hate, 

While  he  would  love  me  to  the  end  ? 
When  justice  frowned,  above  my  head. 
And  death  its  terrors  round  me  spread, 
He  interposed  the  wounds  he  bore, 
And  bade  me  live  to  die  no  more. 

2  Fast  flow,  my  tears,  yet  faster  flow, 
Streams  copious  as  yon  purple  tide: 
Who  was  it  gave  the  deadly  blow  ? 

Who  urged  the  hand  that  pierced  his  side? 
My  soul,  thy  Victim  here  behold; 
What  pangs,  what  agonies  untold, 
While  justice,  armed  with  power  divine, 
Pours  on  his  head  what's  due  to  thine. ! 


I!M»  DOCTRINES. 

"J  Fast  and  yet  faster  How,  my  tears, 

Now  break  this  heart  and  drown  theso  eyes 
His  visage  marred  toward  heaven  he  rears, 

And  pleading  for  his  murderers,  dies ! 
My  grid' no  measure  knows,  nor  end, 
Till  he  appears,  the  sinner's  Friend, 
And  gives  me,  in  some  happy  hour, 
To  feel  the  risen  Saviour's  power. 

262  C.  M. 

Forgiveness  Sought. 

LORD,  ;it.  I  by  feet  we  sinners  lie, 
And  knock  ;ii  mercy's  door; 

Willi  heavy  heart  and  downcast  eye, 
Thy  favour  we  implore. 

"i  In  deep  distress  we  seek  thy  face 
Forgiveness  to  receive: 

We  trust  our  souls  are  taught  through  grace, 
Our  debtors  to  lorgive. 

3  'Tis  pardon,  pardon  wc  implore, 
O  let  thy  mercy  move  ! 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhaust  less  store, 

And  thou  thyself  art  love. 

I  < ) !  for  thine  own,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
Our  many  sins  lorgive; 
Thy  grace  our  rocky  hearts  can  break, 
And  breaking  soon  relieve. 

203  7s.  4  lines. 

Penitent  seeking  Christ. 

RACIOUS   Lord  incline  thine  car, 
My  requests  vouchsafe  to  hear; 
Sore  distressed  with  guill  am  I, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  1  die. 


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RRrKNTANCE  AND  VARDON.  I9f! 

^  Wealth  and  honour  I  disdain ; 
Earthly  comforts  all  arc  vain  ; 
Those  can  never  satisfy. 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

H  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilt, 
Only  take  away  my  guilt; 
Mourning  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

4  All  unholy  and  UQOlean, 
I  am  nothing  else  but  sin ; 
I  to  thee  for  mercy  fly, 
Oivc  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

•">  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost; 
In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust; 
With  my  earnest  suit  comply  J 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

6  Oli,  my  Cod,  what  shall  I  say? 
Take,  O  lake  my  sins  away; 
Jesus'  hlood  to  me  apply, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

7  Docs  the  Father  seem  to  frown  ? 
I  take  shelter  in  the  Son ; 
Jesus,  to  thine  arms  I  fly, 
Save  me,  Lord,  or  else  I  die. 

•564  S.  M. 

The  Anxious  Inquiry. 

AND  am  I  horn  to  die  ? 
To  lay  this  hody  down  ? 
And  must  my  trembling  spirit  fly 
Into  a  world  unknown  ? 

2  A  land  of  deepest  shade, 

Unpierccd  by  human  thought; 
18 


198  DOCTRINES. 

The  dreary  regions  of  the  dead, 
Where  all  things  are  forgot. 

3  Soon  as  from  earth  I  go, 

What  will  become  of  me  ? 
Eternal  happiness  or  woe 
Must  then  my  portion  be. 

4  Oh  thou  that  wouldst  not  have 

One  wretched  sinner  die, 
Who  died'st  thyself  my  soul  to  save 
From  endless  misery ; 

5  Show  me  the  way  to  shun 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe, 
That  when  thou  comest  on  thy  throne, 
I  may  with  joy  appear. 

£65  L.  M. 

Joy  in  Heaven  over  Repenting  Sinners. 

WHO  can  describe  she  joys  that  rise 
Through  all  the  courts  of  Paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  ? 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  formed  anew  ! 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

966  C.  M. 

Joy  over  one  Sinner  that  RepentetL 

OHOW  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 
When  but  one  sinner  turns, 


FAITH.  199 

And  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns  ! 

2  Pleased  with  the  news  the  saints  below, 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 

3  Well  pleased  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan  : 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 
And  claims  him  for  his  own. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire; 
"  The  sinner  lost,  is  found,"  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

267  L.  M. 

Faith  in  Christ. 

WHEN  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise, 
And  fainting  hope  almost  expires; 
Jesus,  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

To  thee  1  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 

2  Art  thou  not  mine,  my  living  Lord  ? 

And  can  my  hope,  my  comfort  die, 
Fixed  on  thy  everlasting  word, 

That  word  which  built  the  earth  and  sky? 

3  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives, 

Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure ; 
His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives, 
Here  let  me  build  and  rest  secure. 

4  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell, 

Immoveable  the  promise  stands  ; 
Nor  all  the  powers  of  earth,  or  hell, 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 


200  DOCTRINES. 

5  Here,  O  my  soul,  thy  trust  repose ; 
Since  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine, 
Not  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes, 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 


268  C.  M. 

Living  Faith. 

MISTAKEN  souls!  that  dream  of  heaven, 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead ; 

None  but  a  living  power  unites 

To  Christ  the  living  head. 

3  'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart; 

'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love, 

That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 

And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell 

By  a  celestial  power  ; 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

5  Faith  must  obey  her  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  his  grace; 
A  pardoning  God  is  jealous  still 
For  his  own  holiness. 

6  When  from  the  curse  he  sets  us  free, 

He  makes  our  nature  clean ; 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 


.     FAITH.  201 

269  L.  M. 

Christian  Walking  by  Faith. 

?rT^IS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, 
JL    We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night, 

Till  we  arrive  at  heaven  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 

Though  lions  roar  and  tempests  blow, 

And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abraham,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

270  C.  M. 

Efficacy  cf  Faith. 

FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 
And  saves  me  from  its  snares  ; 
Its  aid  in  every  duty  brings, 
And  softens  all  my  cares  : 

2  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God,  and  heavenly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power, 

The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 


202  DOCTRINES. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign; 
And  bids  mc  seek  a  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain  : 

5  Shows  me  the  precious  promise  sealed 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  Cod. 

6  There,  there  unshaken  would  I  rest, 

Till  this  vile  body  dies ; 
And  then  on  faith's  triumphant  wings, 
At  once  to  glory  rise. 

271  S.  M. 

Faith  in  the  Sacrifice  of  Christ. 

NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away: 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  oheerful  voice, 
And  singf  his  bleeding  love. 


FAITH.  203 

272  C.  M. 

Prayer  for  Assurance. 

WHY  should  the  children  of  a  King 
Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter  !  descend  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 

And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  ? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven  ? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come; 
And  thy  soft  wings  celestial  dove, 
Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

273  C.  M. 

Sustaining  Faith. 
9rjlIS  faith  supports  my  feeble  soul, 

JL    In  times  of  deep  distress; 
When  storms  arise  and  billows  roll. 

Great  God,  I  trust  thy  grace. 

2  Thy  powerful  arm  still  bears  me  up, 

Whatever  griefs  befall; 
Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  hope, 
And  thou  my  all  in  all. 

3  Bereft  of  friends,  beset  with  foes, 

With  dangers  all  around, 

To  thee  I  all  my  fears  disclose, 

In  thee  my  help  is  found. 


204  DOCTR1NK    . 

1  In  every  want,  in  every  strait, 
To  thee  alone  I  fly  ; 
When  other  comforters  depart, 
Thou  art  for  ever  nigh. 


£74  C.  M. 

Failh  in  Time  of  General  Declension. 

WHEN  any  turn  from  /ion's  way, 
Alas  what  numbers  do  I 
Methinks  I  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
"Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too 

:i  Ah,  Lord  !  with  such  a  heart  as  mine, 
Unless  thou  hold  me  fast, 
I  feel  I  must,  I  shall  decline, 
And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

<  Yet  thou  alone  hast  power,  I  know, 
To  save  a  wretch  like  me; 
To  whom,  or  whither  could  I 
If  I  should  turn  from  thee  ? 

I    Beyond  a  doubt,  T  rest,  assured, 
Thou  art.  the,  Christ.  ofGod  ; 

Who  hast  eternal  life  secured, 

IJy  promise  and  hy  hlood. 

5  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart  ; 
No  love  btlt  thine  ran  make  mc  blest, 
And  satisfy  my  heart. 

6  What  anguish  has  this  question  stirred, 
"  And  wilt  thou  also  go  I" 

Dear  Lord,  relying  on  thy  word, 
I  humbly  answer — no  I 


205 


S7o  5s,  6s,  &  9s. 

Peace  in  Believing. 

HOW  happy  are  they, 
Who  the  Saviour  obey, 
And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above 
Tongue  cannot  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace, 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love  I 

2  That  comfort  was  mine, 
When  the  favour  divine, 

I  first  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb; 

When  my  heart  it  believed, 

What  a  joy  I  received. 
WThat  a  heaven  in  Jesus's  name. 

3  'Twas  a  heaven  below, 
My  Redeemer  to  know  ; 

The  angels  could  do  nothing  more, 
Than  fall  down  at  his  feet, 
And  the  story  repeat, 

And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore. 

4  Jesus  all  the  day  long 
Was  my  joy  and  my  song  : 

O,  that  all  his  salvation  might  see  ! 
He  hath  loved  me,  I  cried, 
He  hath  suffered  and  died, 

To  redeem  a  poor  rebel  like  me. 

5  O  the  rapturous  height 

Of  that  holy  delight, 
Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood ! 

Of  my  Saviour  possest, 

I  was  perfectly  blest, 
As  if  filled  with  the  fulness  of  God. 


'Jilt;  hum     . 

976  *••  *  linrs- 

SOVEREIQN  Rule*  of  the  akiei 
Ever  <Mji«ii»us,  cvii  m  r  i 

All  my  i iiiKH  were  Ln  thy  l »;»•»«  1 . 

Ail  eventi  -^  thy  oomraandi 
I  iiis  dooree  #ho  (brmed  the  earth, 

Fixed  my  Bre1  and  leoond  birth  i 

r.n  enU,  native  plaoe,  tod  time, 

All  appointed  were  by  '"in. 
:i  II,-  ih.ii  brmed  me  In  ii"'  womb, 

lie  ihall  guide  me  to  1 1 » « ■  tomb  ; 

All  my  times  hIimII  rvcr  I  in 

<  Ordered  i»y  iii«  wiie  dabma 

I  Timei  "i' liokni    .  tim<    n|  health  ; 
Tunc,  of  penurj  and  \\ aalth  ; 
Timei  of  trial  '""I  n|  jrlofj 
Timei  of  triumph  and  reliefi 

;,  Timei  the  tempter'i  poww  ><>  prove ; 

Tiiik     i"  i.r  i.   .i  Sim  ioUl '  ■  love  ; 

All  inn  .i  eomo,  ■•mil  i.i  i.  and  end, 
Ah  ■hall  pleaee  my  heavenly  Friend  ; 
r>  PUguei  and  deatbe  around  me  Hy ; 
Tillhe  bid  i,  I  oannol  diet 
Nni  ii  tingle  ehafl  can  hit. 
Till  iiir  (Jod  of  love   <  ■    fit 

7  ( )h,  thou  ( Iraoioue,  Wit  I  and  Juit, 
in  thy  hendi  my  life,  I  trual ; 
Have  i  lomowbat  dearai  rtill 

1  reaign  ii  to  thy  will. 

8  Mil  v  i  alwayi  own  thy  hand« 
Still  in  thee  eurrendered  itand  ; 


101 


Know  ••■<it  thou  irl  (,'«><i  eione^ 

1  iiml  mini'  arc  all  thy  «>w n. 

:i  Thee  at  til  timet,  will  '  bleet] 

I  laving   line,   I   all  001 
I  low  can    I    Ix'i  i aveil  l>c, 
Since  I  cannol   put  I  Willi  1  lu< 

W7  C.  m. 

PotOfl   "/    /■'./)//;. 

]>  tSE,  <  I  my  doiil,  puisne  lllQ  way, 
[V  By  enoienl  worthies  trod  i 
Thote  Bleil  end  holy  nun  iui vey . 

Who  walked  on  carlli  Willi  I  lodi 

9  Though  deed,  they  ipeah  In  reaion'i  qotj 

Ami   in   example   live  . 

Their  faith,  end  hone,  end  tolli  ™vcro 

siiii  iie.ii  iii.h notion  .".i\ i  I 

3  'Twei  by  their  (altli'i  triumphanl  powei 
They  conquered  every  fee . 

Ami   liny  (o  (  'In  i  .1,  m   meiey'i   liom, 

Their  orom  ni  end  glory  owe  I 
1   Lord  I  id  me  ever  keep  ">  ilghl 
Thoie  petterni,  Thou  hail  crlven ; 

Ami   ne'er    loi  sake   (lie    path  -way    I  I  «•  lit. 

winch  led  them  lafo  t<»  heaven  ! 
978  S.  m. 

.l/i/D  n/i>  }<ii]i);<    i'ltith. 

1"^  AITII  e:  a  preolnUI  .".race, 
Where'er  >i  li  bellowed  ; 
ii  boeiti  of  a  poloi  till  birth, 

Ami   ll  Ihe  ..ill   of  (  Joil. 
12    .ToHll.-l    il   ou  ii-:  a-:    K  lli;^. 

Ami  ail  atoning  Pi  feel ; 


208  DOCTRINES. 

It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  On  Him  it  safely  leans, 

In  times  of  deep  distress  ; 
Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  blood, 
And  trusts  his  righteousness. 

4  All  through  the  wilderness, 

It  is  our  strength  and  stay  ; 
Nor  can  we  miss  the  heavenly  road, 
While  it  directs  our  way. 

5  Lord,  'tis  thy  work  alone, 

And  that  divinely  free  ; 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 
To  work  this  faith  in  me  ! 

279  L.  M. 

Trials  of  Faith. 

I  PRAYED  the  Lord,  that  I  might  grow 
In  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace; 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know, 
And  seek  more  earnestly  his  face. 

2  'Twas  he  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray, 
And  he,  I  trust,  has  answered  prayer; 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way, 

As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hoped  that  in  some  favoured  hour, 
At  once  he'd  answer  my  request; 
And  by  his  love's  restraining  power, 
Subdue  my  sins,  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this,  he  made  me  feel 
The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 
And  let  the  angry  powers  of  hell 
Assault  my  soul  in  every  part. 


FAITH.  209 

5  Yea  more,  with  his  own  hand  he  seemed 
Intent  to  aggravate  my  wo; 

Crossed  all  the  fair  designs  I  schemed, 
Blasted  my  hopes,  and  laid  me  low, 

6  "Lord,  why  is  this,"  I  trembling  cried, 
"  Wilt  thou  pursue  thy  worm  to  death  ?" 
"'Tis  in  this  way,"  the  Lord  replied, 

"  I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  faith  : 

7  "  These  inward  trials  I  employ, 
From  self,  and  pride,  to  set  thee  free; 
And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy, 
That  thou  may'st  seek  thy  all  in  me." 

280  C.  M. 

Faith's  Review  and  Expectation. 

AMAZING  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound, 
That  saved  a  wretch  like  me  ! 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  1  see. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved, 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come  ; 
'Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  The  Lord  has  promised  good  to  me, 

His  word  my  hope  secures; 
He  will  my  shield  and  portion  be, 
As  long  as  life  endures. 

5  Yes,  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease; 


210  DOCTRINES. 

I  shall  possess,  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

6  The  earth  shall  soon  dissolve  like  snow, 
The  sun  forbear  to  shine ; 
But  God  who  called  me  here  below, 
Will  be  for  ever  mine. 

281  8s. 

Victorious  Faith. 

THE  moment  a  sinner  believes, 
And  trusts  in  his  crucified  God, 
His  pardon  at  once  he  receives, 
Redemption  in  full  through  his  blood. 

2  The  faith,  that  unites  to  the  Lamb, 
And  brings  such  salvation  as  this, 
Is  more  than  mere  fancy  or  name, 
The  work  of  God's  Spirit  it  is. 

3  It  treads  on  the  world  and  on  hell; 
It  vanquishes  death  and  despair; 
And,  what  is  still  stranger  to  tell, 
It  overcomes  heaven  by  prayer. 

4  It  says  to  the  mountains,  "depart," 
That  stand  betwixt  God  and  the  soul : 
It  binds  up  the  broken  in  heart, 

The  wounded  in  conscience  makes  whole. 

5  Bids  sins  of  crimson-like  dye, 

Be  spotless  as  snow,  and  as  white; 
And  raises  the  sinner  on  high, 
To  dwell  with  the  angels  of  light. 

282  C.  M. 

Necessity  of  Regeneration. 

OUR  nature's  totally  depraved  ; 
The  heart  a  sink  of  sin  : 


REGENERATION  AND  CONVERSION.  211 

Without  a  change  we  can't  be  saved; 
We  must  be  born  again. 

2  That  which  is  born  of  flesh,  is  flesh, 

And  flesh  it  will  remain ; 
Then  marvel  not  that  Jesus  saith, 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again." 

3  Spirit  of  life,  thy  grace  impart, 

And  breathe  on  sinners  slain ; 
Bear  witness,  Lord,  in  every  heart, 
That  we  are  born  again. 

4  Dear  Saviour,  let  us  now  begin 

To  trust  and  love  thy  word; 
And,  by  forsaking  every  sin, 
Prove  we  are  born  of  God. 

383  L.  C.  M. 

Necessity  of  Regeneration. 

AWAKED  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 
And  knew  not  where  to  go; 
Eternal  truth  did  loud  proclaim, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 
Or  sink  to  endless  wo." 

2  When  to  the  law  I  trembling  fled, 
It  poured  its  curses  on  my  head, 

I  no  relief  could  find; 
This  fearful  truth  increased  my  pain, 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

And  whelmed  my  tortured  mind. 

3  Again  did  Sinai's  thunders  roll, 
And  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul, 

A  vast  oppressive  load; 
Alas,  I  read,  and  saw  it  plain, 
**  The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 


212  DOCTRINES. 

4  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell, 
How  Jesus  conquered  death  and  hell, 

And  broke  the  fowler's  snare ; 
Yet,  when  I  found  this  truth  remain, 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

I  sunk  in  deep  despair. 

5  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 

The  gracious  Saviour  passed  this  way, 

And  felt  his  pity  move ; 
The  sinner,  by  his  justice  slain, 
Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

284  C.  M. 

Necessity  of  Regeneration. 

NOT  the  malicious  or  profane, 
The  wanton  nor  the  proud, 
Nor  thieves,  nor  slanderers  shall  obtain 
The  kingdom  of  our  God. 

2  Surprising  grace !  and  such  were  we 

By  nature  and  by  sin  ! 

Heirs  of  immortal  misery, 

Unholy  and  unclean. 

3  But  we  are  washed  in  Jesus'  blood, 

We're  pardoned  through  his  name  ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  of  our  God 
Hath  sanctified  our  frame. 

4  O  for  a  persevering  power, 

To  keep  thy  just  commands  ! 
We  would  defile  our  hearts  no  more, 
No  more  pollute  our  hands. 

285  C.  M. 

Regeneration  by  the  Spirit. 

NOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 


REGENERATION  AND  CONVERSION.  213 

Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace : 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Blows  on  the  sons  of  flesh, 

New  models  all  the  carnal  mind, 

And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quickened  souls  awake  and  rise 

From  the  long  sleep  of  death  ; 

On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 

And  praise  employs  our  breath. 


286  L.  M. 

Regeneration  by  the  Spirit. 

LOOK  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie  ; 
Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  the  ground, 
And  scatters  slaughtered  heaps  around. 

2  And  can  these  mouldering  corpses  live  ? 
And  can  these  perished  bones  revive  ? 
That,  mighty  God,  to  thee  is  known  ; 
That  wondrous  work  is  all  thy  own. 

3  Thy  ministers  are  sent  in  vain, 
To  prophesy  upon  the  slain  ; 

In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, 
Till  thine  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

4  But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe, 

Life  spreads  through  all  the  realms  of  death 
Dry  bones  obey  thy  powerful  voice ; 
They  move,  they  waken,  they  rejoice. 
19 


214  DOCTRINES. 

5  So  when  thy  trumpet's  awful  sound 

Shall  shake  the  heavens  and  rend  the  ground, 
Dead  saints  shall  from  their  tombs  arise, 
And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skies. 

287  S.  M. 

Light  dawning  on  ike  Convert. 

MY  former  hopes  are  fled, 
My  terror  now  begins ; 
I  feel  alas  !  that  I  am  dead, 
In  trespasses  and  sins. 

2  Ah  whither  shall  I  fly  ? 

I  hear  the  thunder  roar  ; 
The  law  proclaims  destruction  nigh, 
And  vengeance  at  the  door. 

3  When  I  review  my  ways, 

I  dread  impending  doom  ; 
But  sure  a  friendly  whisper  says, 
"  Flee  from  the  wrath  to  come." 

4  I  see,  or  think  I  see, 

A  glimmering  from  afar  ; 
A  beam  of  day  that  shines  for  me, 
To  save  me  from  despair. 

5  Fore  runner  of  the  sun, 

It  marks  the  pilgrim's  way  ; 
I'll  gaze  upon  it  while  I  run, 
And  watch  the  rising  day. 

288  CM. 

Praise  for  Converting  Grace. 

ARISE,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers 
And  triumph  in  thy  God; 
Awake,  my  voice,  and  loud  proclaim 
His  glorious  grace  abroad. 


REGENERATION  AND  CONVERSION.  215 

2  He  raised  me  from  the  depths  of  sin, 

The  gates  of  gaping  hell, 
And  fixed  my  standing  more  secure 
Than  'twas  before  I  fell. 

3  The  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Beneath  my  soul  he  placed, 
And  on  the  rock  of  ages  set 
My  slippery  footsteps  fast. 

4  The  city  of  my  blest  abode 

Is  walled  around  with  grace ; 
Salvation  for  a  bulwark  stands, 
To  shield  the  sacred  place. 

5  Satan  may  vent  his  sharpest  spite, 

And  all  his  legions  rour  ; 
Almighty  mercy  guards  my  life, 
And  bounds  his  raging  power. 

I)  Arise,  my  soul,  awake,  my  voice, 
And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing; 
Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 
My  Saviour  and  my  King. 


380  L.  M. 

The  Convert's  Praise. 

TO  God,  my  Saviour,  and  my  King, 
Fain  would  my  soul  her  tribute  bring; 
Join  me,  ye  saints,  in  songs  of  praise, 
For  ye  have  known  and  felt  his  grace. 

2  Wretched  and  helpless  once  I  lay, 
Just  breathing  all  my  life  away; 
He  saw  me  weltering  in  my  blood, 
And  felt  the  pity  of  a  Cod. 

3  With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief, 

Bound  up  my  wounds,  and  soothed  my  grief; 


216  DOCTRINES. 

Poured  joys  divine  into  my  heart, 
And  bade  each  anxious  fear  depart. 

4  These  proofs  of  love,  my  dearest  Lord, 
Deep  in  my  breast  I  will  record : 
The  life,  which  I  from  thee  receive, 
To  thee,  behold,  I  freely  give. 

5  My  heart  and  tongue  shall  tune  thy  praise 
Through  the  remainder  of  my  days  ; 
And,  when  I  join  the  powers  above, 

My  soul  shall  better  sing  thy  love. 

290  8s,  7s. 

Praise  for  Conversion. 

HAIL !  my  ever  blessed  Jesus, 
Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing ; 
To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious, 
Thou  my  Prophet,  Priest  and  King. 

2  O  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven ! 

O  what  joy  and  happiness! 
Love  I  much  ?  I'm  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

3  Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcerned  in  sin  I  lay ; 

Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 

Till  my  Saviour  passed  by. 

4  Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven, 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness ; 
Love  I  much  ?  I'm  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

5  Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir, 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthroned  above; 
Whilst  astonished  I  admire, 

God's  free  grace,  and  boundless  love 


REGENERATION  AND  CONVERSION.  217 

6  That  blest  moment  I  received  him, 
Filled  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Love  I  much  ?  I'm  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 


291  C.  M. 

Salvation  by  Grace. 

LORD,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults, 
How  great  our  guilt  has  been  ! 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 

For  ever  love  his  name  ! 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  way& 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 

3  'Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done ; 
But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace, 
Abounding  through  the  Son. 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  washed  from  sin. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  his  death, 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Raised  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew ; 

And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 


218  DOCTRINES. 

292  L.  M. 

Salvation  by  Grace. 

NOT  for  our  duties  or  deserts, 
But  of  his  own  abounding  grace, 
God  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 

2  'Twas  his  own  purpose  that  begun 

To  rescue  rebels  doomed  to  die ; 

He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ  his  Son, 

Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  appears  at  last, 

And  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known, 
Declares  the  great  transactions  past, 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 

293  C.  M. 

Redemption  by  Christ. 

WHEN  the  first  parents  of  our  race 
Rebelled  and  lost  their  God, 
And  the  infection  of  their  sin 
Had  tainted  all  our  blood ; 

2  Infinite  pity  touched  the  heart 

Of  the  eternal  Son ; 
Descending  from  the  heavenly  court, 
He  left  his  Father's  throne  ; 

3  Aside  the  Prince  of  glory  threw 

His  most  divine  array, 
And  wrapped  his  Godhead  in  a  veil 
Of  our  inferior  clay. 

4  His  living  power,  and  dying  love, 

Redeemed  unhappy  men, 
And  raised  the  ruins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  God  again. 


SALVATION  BY  GRACE.  '21U 

5  To  Ihee,  dear  Lord,  our  flesh  and  soul 
We  joyfully  resign; 
Blessed  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own, 
For  we  are  doubly  thine. 

294  C.  M. 

Wonders  of  Redemption. 

PLUNGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair. 
We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and  O,  amazing  love! 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  O!  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

295  C.  M. 

God  Reconciled  in  Christ. 

DEAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 
My  Jesus  and  my  God, 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood  ? 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 
The  Father  smiles  again; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 


220  DOCTRINES. 

3  'Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanucl's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins, 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely. 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  the  incarnate  mystery, 
And  tbere  I  fix  my  trust. 

•206  S.  M. 

Efficacy  of  Grace. 

GRACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  I 
Harmonious  to  mine  ear ! 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  first  inscribed  my  name 

In  God's  eternal  book; 
Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took. 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

5  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray. 

And  made  my  eyes  overflow: 


SALVATION  BY  GRACE.  221 

'Twas  grace  that  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

297  C.  M. 

Salvation  by  the  Blood  of  the  Lamb. 

THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  : 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb!  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  it  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream, 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save; 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

298  C.  M. 

Sovereignty  of  God  in  Salvation. 

SHALL  atheists  dare  insult  the  cross 
Of  our  Redeemer,  God  ? 
20 


222  DOCTRINES. 

Shall  infidels  reproach  his  laws 
Or  trample  on  his  blood  ? 

2  What  if  he  chose  mysterious  ways 

To  cleanse  us  from  our  faults? 
May  not  the  works  of  sovereign  grace 
Transcend  our  feeble  thoughts  ? 

3  What  if  his  gospel  bids  us  fight 

With  flesh,  and  sense,  and  sin  ? 
The  prize  is  most  divinely  bright 
Which  wc  are  called  to  win. 

4  Then  let  our  faith  grow  firm  and  strong, 

Our  lips  profess  his  word  ; 
Nor  blush,  nor  fear,  to  walk  among 
The  men  that  love  the  Lord. 

£00  lis,  8s. 

Distinguishing  Grace. 

IN  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise, 
Ye  pilgrims  for  Sion  who  press, 
Break  forth,  and  extol  the  great  Ancient  of 
days, 
His  rich  and  distinguishing  grace. 

2  His  love,  from  eternity  fixed  upon  you, 

Broke  forth  and  discovered  its  flame, 
When  each  with  the  cords  of  his  kindness  he 
drew, 
And  brought  you  to  love  his  great  name. 

3  O  had  he  not  pitied  the  state  you  were  in, 

Your  bosom  his  love  had  ne'er  felt; 
You  all  would  have  lived,  would  have  died  too 
in  sin, 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  your  guilt. 


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4  What  was  there  in  you  that  could  merit  es- 

teem, 
Or  give  the  Creator  delight? 
'Twas  "even  so,  Father  !"you  ever  must  sing, 
"  Because  it  seemed  good  in  thy  sight." 

5  'Twas  all  of  thy  grace  we  were  brought  to 

obey! 
While  others  were  suffered  to  go 
The  road,  which  by  nature  we  chose  as  our 
way, 
That  leads  to  the  regions  of  woe. 

6  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  his  holy  name, 

To  him  all  the  glory  belongs, 
Be  your's  the  high  joy  still  to  sound  forth  his 
fame, 
And  crown  him  in  each  of  your  songs. 

300  CM. 

The  Redeeming  Saviour. 

BEHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
Amidst  his  Father's  throne  : 
Prepare  new  honours  for  his  name, 
And  songs  before  unknown. 

2  Lo  !  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 

The  church  adore  around; 
With  vials  full  of  odours  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Those  are  the  prayers  of  the  saints, 

And  those  the  hymns  they  raise  : 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints, 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 

4  Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever  on  thy  head. 


224  DOCTRINES. 

5  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

6  The  worlds  of  nature  and  of  grace 

Are  put  beneath  thy  power ; 
Then  shorten  these  delaying  days, 
And  bring  the  promised  hour. 

301  L.  M. 

The  Work  Finished. 
?rpiS  finished  !  so  the  Saviour  cried, 

JL    And  meekly  bowed  his  head,  and  died; 
'Tis  finished — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  'Tis  finished — all  that  heaven  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 

Is  now  fulfilled,  as  was  designed, 
In  me  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finished — heaven  is  reconciled, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled: 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

4  'Tis  finished — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  : 
'Tis  finished — let  the  echo  fly 
Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth  and 
sky. 

303  L.  M. 

Christ  the  Lamb  slain. 

BEHOLD  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 
With  wonder,  gratitude,  and  love; 
To  take  away  our  guilt  and  shame, 
See  him  descending  from  above  ! 


SALVATION  BY  GRACE.  225 

2  Our  sins  and  griefs  on  him  were  laid ; 

He  meekly  bore  the  mighty  load; 
Our  ransom-price  he  fully  paid, 

In  groans  and  tears,  in  sweat  and  blood. 

3  To  save  a  guilty  world,  he  dies; 

Sinners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 
To  him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes, 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  his  name. 

4  Pardon  and  peace  through  him  abound ; 

He  can  the  richest  blessings  give  ; 
Salvation  in  his  name  is  found, 
He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  look  to  thee ; 

Where  else  can  helpless  sinners  go  ? 
Thy  boundless  love  shall  set  me  free 
From  all  my  wretchedness  and  wo. 

303  8s,  7s,  4s. 

Atonement  Accomplished. 

HARK !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary; 
See,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 
Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky ! 

"  It  is  finished  !" 
Hear  the  Saviour,  dying,  cry. 

2  It  is  finished — Oh  !  what  pleasure 

Do  these  precious  words  afford  ! 

Heavenly  blessings  without  measure, 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord : 

It  is  finished ! 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finished — all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law ; 


226  DOCTRl.VES. 

Finished — all  that  God  has  promised ; 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe  : 

It  is  finished ! 
Saints  from  hence  your  comforts  draw. 

4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 
Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme; 
All  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name  : 

Hallelujah  ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb! 

304  L.  M. 

Access  to  God  by  the  Blood  of  Christ. 

SPRINKLED  with  reconciling  blood, 
I  dare  approach  thy  throne,  O  God; 
Thy  face  no  frowning  aspect  wears, 
Thy  hand  no  vengeful  thunder  bears  ! 

2  The  encircling  rainbow,  peaceful  sign  ! 
Doth  with  refulgent  brightness  shine  ; 
And  while  by  faith  I  see  it  near, 

I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear. 

3  Let  me  my  grateful  homage  pay ; 
With  courage  sing  with  fervour  pray ; 
And  though  myself  a  wretch  undone, 
Hope  for  acceptance  through  thy  Son  ; 

4  The  Son,  who  on  the  accursed  tree, 
Expired  to  set  the  vilest  free : 

On  this  I  build  my  only  claim, 
And  all  I  ask  is  in  his  name. 

305  L.  M. 

Law  Satisfied  by  Christ's  Death. 

WHEN  on  the  cross  my  Saviour  died 
God's  holy  law  he  satisfied ; 


SALVATION  BY  GRACE.  227 

My  debts  he  paid,  my  sins  he  bore, 
And  justice  now  demands  no  more. 

2  A  healing  balm  his  hand  bestows, 

To  cure  my  wounds,  and  ease  my  woes, 
And  a  rich  fountain  still  remains, 
To  wash  away  my  guilty  stains. 

3  Here  will  I  bathe  my  guilty  soul, 
Here  blessings  without  number  roll; 
My  hopes  and  joys  I  hence  derive, 
For  Jesus  died  that  I  might  live. 

306  8s  &  7s. 

Paschal  Lamb. 

HAIL,  thou  once  despised  Jesus ! 
Hail,  thou  Galilean  King  1 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us ; 
Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring ! 

2  Hail,  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  I 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favour, 
Life  is  given,  through  thy  name. 

3  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 

4  All  thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

307  C.  M. 

The  Lamb  of  God. 

SINNERS,  behold  the  Lamb  of  God 
Who  takes  away  our  guilt; 


228  DOCTRINES. 

Look  to  the  precious,  priceless  Mood, 
That  Jews  and  Gentiles  spilt. 

2  From  heaven  he  came  to  seek  and  save, 

Leaving  his  blest  abode  ; 
To  ransom  us  himself  he  gave; 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 

3  He  came  to  take  the  sinner's  place, 

And  shed  his  precious  blood  ; 
Let  Adam's  guilty,  ruined  race, 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 

4  Sinners,  to  Jesus  then  draw  near, 

Invited  by  his  word  ; 
The  chief  of  sinners  need  not  fear; 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 

5  Backsliders  too,  the  Saviour  calls, 

And  washes  in  his  blood  ; 
Arise,  return  from  grievous  falls  ; 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 

6  Spirit  of  grace,  to  us  apply 

Immanuel's  precious  blood; 
That  we  may  with  thy  saints  on  high, 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 


308  C.  M. 

Efficacy  of  the  Blood  of  Christ. 

JESUS,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold 
A  thousand  glories  more, 
Than  the  rich  gems  and  polished  gold, 
The  sons  of  Aaron  wore. 

2  Fresh  blood,  as  constant  as  the  day, 
Was  on  their  altar  spilt; 
But  thy  one  offering  takes  away 
For  ever  all  our  guilt. 


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3  Once,  in  the  circuit  of  a  year, 

With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron  within  the  veil  appears, 
Before  the  golden  throne. 

4  But  Christ,  by  his  own  powerful  blood, 

Ascends  above  the  skies  ; 
And,  in  the  presence  of  our  God, 
Shows  his  own  sacrifice. 

309  L.  M. 

Praise  for  the  Atonement. 

ENSLAVED  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chains 
Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway, 
And  doomed  to  everlasting  pains, 
We  wretched  guilty  captives  lay. 

2  Jesus  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 
An  all-sufficient  ransom  paid  : 
Amazing  price  !  his  precious  blood 
For  vile  rebellious  traitors  shed ! 

3  Jesus,  the  sacrifice  became, 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from  hell; 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lamb, 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

4  Infinite  goodness!  love  divine! 
O  may  our  grateful  hearts  adore 
The  matchless  grace,  nor  yield  to  sin, 
Nor  wear  its  cruel  fetters  more. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  love  pursue 
The  glorious  work  it  has  begun, 
Each  secret  lurking  foe  subdue, 
And  let  our  hearts  be  thine  alone. 


230  DOCTRINES. 

310  C.  M. 

Praise  for  Salvation. 

SALVATION  !  O  the  joyful  sound; 
'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

311  CM. 

Sinner's  Recovery  from  Ruin. 

HOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is ! 
Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains  ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word; 
"  Ho  ;  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 

3  My  soul  obeys  the  almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief! 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord  ! 
O  !  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God  !  I  fly; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 


SALVATION  BY  GRACE.  231 

5  Stretch  out  thine  arm,  victorious  King, 

My  reigning  sins  subdue  ; 
Drive  the  old  dragon  from  his  seat, 
With  all  his  hellish  crew. 

6  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall: 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus,  and  my  all. 

312  C.  M. 

Victory  through  Grace. 

LET  me,  my  Saviour  and  my  God, 
On  sovereign  grace  rely ; 
And  own  'tis  free  because  bestowed 
On  one  so  vile  as  I. 

2  Election!  'tis  a  word  divine: 

For,  Lord,  I  plainly  see, 
Had  not  thy  choice  prevented  mine, 
I  ne'er  had  chosen  thee. 

3  For  perseverance,  strength  I've  none : 

But  would  on  this  depend, 
That,  Jesus,  having  loved  his  own, 
Will  love  them  to  the  end. 

4  Empty  and  bare,  I  come  to  thee 

For  righteousness  divine  : 
O !  may  thy  glorious  merits  be, 
By  imputation,  mine. 

5  Free  grace  alone  can  wipe  the  tears 

From  my  lamenting  eyes  : 
And  raise  my  soul,  from  guilty  fears, 
To  joy  that  never  dies. 

6  Free  grace  can  death  itself  outbrave. 

And  take  the  sting  away ;  ,L 


46Z  DOCTRINES. 

Can  sinners  to  the  utmost  save, 
And  give  them  victory. 

313  L.  M. 

Reliance  on  Christ's  Righteousness. 

NO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 
Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  loss; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake; 
O  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne; 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

314  L.  M. 

Imputed  Righteousness. 

LORD,  thy  imputed  righteousness 
My  beauty  is,  my  glorious  dress; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds  in  this  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
Even  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 
"  Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me. 


JUSTIFICATION.  233 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay  ? 
While  through  thy  blood  absolved  I  am, 
From  sin's  tremendous  curse  and  shame. 

4  Thus  Abraham,  the  friend  of  God, 
Thus  all  the  armies  bought  with  blood, 
By  faith  on  thee  alone  relied, 

And  in  the  Lord  were  justified. 

5  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years: 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue, 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

6  O !  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice  ! 
Bid,  Lord,  thy  mourning  ones  rejoice 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
11  Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness." 

315  C.  M. 

Justification  through  Faith. 

YAIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 
On  their  own  works  have  built; 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouths, 

Without  a  murmuring  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now, 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 

4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace  ! 

When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 


234  DOCTRINES. 

Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

316  S.  M. 

Adoption. 

BEHOLD  what  wondrous  grace 
The  Father  has  bestowed 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God! 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing, 

That  we  should  be  unknown  ; 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  head. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure, 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

5  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  part. 
Send  down  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne ; 
My  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

317  CM. 

Spirit  of  Adoption. 

SOVEREIGN  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 
Allow  our  humble  claim : 


ADOPTION.  235 

Nor  while  poor  worms  would  raise  their  heads, 
Disdain  a  Father's  name. 

2  Our  Father  God !  how  sweet  the  sound  ! 

How  tender  and  how  dear  ! 
Not  all  the  melody  of  heaven, 
Could  so  delight  the  ear. 

3  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  the  name 

On  my  expanding  heart; 
And  show,  that  in  Jehovah's  grace 
I  share  a  filial  part. 

4  Cheered  by  a  signal  so  divine, 

Unwavering  I  believe : 
Thou  knowest,  I,  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
Nor  can  thy  word  deceive. 

318  CM. 

Rejoicing  in  God  our  Father. 

COME,  shout  aloud  the  Father's  grace, 
And  sing  the  Saviour's  love  : 
Soon  shall  you  join  the  glorious  theme 
In  loftier  strains  above. 

2  God,  the  eternal,  mighty  God, 

To  dearer  names  descends: 
Calls  you  his  treasure  and  his  joy, 
His  children  and  his  friends. 

3  My  Father  God !  and  may  these  lips 

Pronounce  a  name  so  dear  ! 
Not  thus  could  heaven's  sweet  harmony 
Delight  my  listening  ear. 

4  Thanks  to  my  God  for  every  gift 

His  bounteous  hands  bestow ; 
And  thanks  eternal  for  that  love 
Whence  all  those  comforts  flow. 


236  DOCTRINES. 

5  For  ever  let  my  grateful  heart 
His  boundless  grace  adore; 
Which  gives  ten  thousand  blessings  now, 
And  bids  me  hope  for  more. 

319  CM. 

Necessity  of  Sanctification. 

NOR  eye  has  seen,  nor  ear  has  heard, 
Nor  sense  nor  reason  known, 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepared 
For  those  that  love  the  Son. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heaven  to  come  ; 

The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 

Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace  ; 
No  wanton  lips  nor  envious  eye, 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there, 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life, 

There  all  their  names  are  found; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heavenly  ground. 

320  C.  M. 

Sanctification  through  the  Spirit. 

ALAS  !  by  nature  how  depraved, 
How  prone  to  every  ill ! 
Our  lives  to  Satan  how  enslaved 
How  obstinate  our  will  I 


SANCTIFICATION.  237 

2  And  can  such  sinners  be  restored, 

Such  rebels  reconciled  ? 
Can  grace  itself  the  means  afford 
To  make  a  foe  a  child  ? 

3  Yes,  grace  has  found  the  wondrous  means, 

Which  shall  effectual  prove, 
To  cleanse  us  from  our  countless  sins, 
And  teach  our  hearts  to  love. 

4  Jesus  for  sinners  undertakes, 

And  dies  that  we  may  live  ; 
His  blood  a  full  atonement  makes, 
And  cries  aloud,  "  Forgive  I" 

5  The  Holy  Spirit  must  reveal 

The  Saviour's  work  and  worth  : 
Then  the  hard  heart  begins  to  feel 
A  new  and  heavenly  birth. 

6  Thus  bought  with  blood,  and  born  again, 

Redeemed  and  saved  by  grace, 
Rebels  in  God's  own  house  obtain 
A  son's  and  daughter's  place. 

321  C.  M. 

Prayer  for  Increasing  Holiness. 
FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 


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A  heart  from  sin  set  free ! 
A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood, 
So  freely  shed  for  me  ! 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek; 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone  ! 

3  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine  : 
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238  DOCTRINES. 

Holy,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine  ! 

322  S.  M. 

Sanctification  Implored. 

BEHOLD  the  leperous  Jew, 
Oppressed  with  pain  and  grief, 
Pouring  his  tears  at  Jesus'  feet 
For  pity  and  relief. 

2  "  O  speak  the  word,"  he  cries, 

"  And  heal  me  of  my  pain  ; 
Lord  thou  art  able,  if  thou  wilt, 
To  make  a  leper  clean." 

3  Compassion  moves  his  heart : 

He  speaks  the  gracious  word  ; 
The  leper  feels  his  strength  return, 
And  all  his  sickness  cured. 

4  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  I  look, 

Sick  of  a  worse  disease; 
Sin  is  my  painful  malady, 
And  none  can  give  me  ease. 

5  But  thy  almighty  grace 

Can  heal  my  leperous  soul : 
O  bathe  me  in  thy  precious  blood, 
And  that  will  make  me  whole. 

323  7s.  4  lines. 
Perseverance. 

CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  king, 
As  ye  journey  sweetly  sing  : 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 


PERSEVERANCE.  239 

They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O  ye  mourning  souls  be  glad! 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made ; 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest, 
Soon  you'll  enter  into  rest, 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land ; 
Jesus  Christ  our  Father's  Son, 
Bids  us  undismayed  go  on. 

5  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

324  L.  M. 

Persevering  Grace. 

TO  God  the  only  wise, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  Almighty  love, 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemished  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 


240  DOCTRINES. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 

And  make  his  wonders  known. 

335  C.  M. 

Safety  of  the  Righteous. 

FIRM  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands, 
My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust: 
If  I  am  found  in  Jesus'  hands, 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

2  His  honour  is  engaged  to  save 

The  meanest  of  his  sheep; 
All  that  his  heavenly  Father  gave 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 

His  favourites  from  his  breast; 
In  the  dear  bosom  of  his  love, 
They  must  for  ever  rest. 

336  L.  M. 

Security  of  the  Believer. 

HOW  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 
To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my  God 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 

And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 

Join  to  confirm  his  wondrous  grace : 
Eternal  power  performs  the  word, 

And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 

3  Amidst  temptations  sharp  and  long, 

My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies; 
Hope  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  strong, 
While  tempests  blow,  and  billows  rise. 


PERSEVERANCE.  241 

4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirit  up; 
A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope, 
In  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 


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327  L.  M. 

Baptism  Instituted  instead  of  Circumcision. 

THUS  did  the  sons  of  Abraham  pass 
Beneath  the  bloody  seal  of  grace ; 
The  young  disciples  bore  the  yoke, 
Till  Christ  the  painful  bondage  broke. 

2  By  milder  ways  doth  Jesus  prove 
His  Father's  covenant,  and  his  love ; 
He  seals  to  saints  his  glorious  grace, 
And  not  forbids  their  infant  race. 

3  Their  seed  is  sprinkled  with  his  blood, 
Their  children  set  apart  for  God; 

His  Spirit  on  their  offspring  shed, 
Like  water  poured  upon  the  head. 

4  Let  every  saint  with  cheerful  voice 
In  this  large  covenant  rejoice: 
Young  children  in  their  early  days, 
Shall  give  the  God  of  Abraham  praise. 

328  L.  M. 

Baptism. 
V  J^WAS  the  commissisn  of  our  Lord, 

JL   "  Go  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize," 
The  nations  have  received  the  word, 

•Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 


242  SACRAMENTS. 

2  He  sits  upon  the  eternal  hills, 

With  grace  and  pardon  in  his  hands, 

And  sends  his  covenant  with  the  seals, 

To  bless  the  distant  Christian  lands. 

3  "Repent  and  be  baptized,"  he  saith, 

"  For  the  remission  of  your  sins  ;" 
And  thus  our  sense  assists  our  faith, 
And  shows  us  what  the  Gospel  means. 

4  Our  souls  he  washes  in  his  blood, 

As  water  makes  the  body  clean  ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
Descends  like  purifying  rain. 

5  Thus  we  engage  ourselves  to  thee. 

And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  Lord 
O  may  the  great  eternal  Three 
In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record ! 


329  C.  M. 

Children  included  in  the  Covenant  of  Grace, 

HOW  large  the  promise,  how  divine, 
To  Abraham  and  his  seed ! 
"  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  all  their  need." 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure; 
The  angel  of  the  covenant  proves, 
And  seals  the  blessings  sure. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms 

To  our  great  father  given  ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  his  arms, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 


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4  Our  God  !  how  faithful  are  his  ways  ! 
His  love  endures  the  same; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  grace 
Blots  out  the  children's  name. 

330  C.  M. 

Children  included  in  the  Covenant  of  Grace. 

GENTILES  by  nature,  we  belong 
To  the  wild  olive-wood  ; 
Grace  takes  us  from  the  barren  tree, 
And  grafts  us  in  the  good. 

2  With  the  same  blessings  grace  endows 

The  Gentile  and  the  Jew: 

If  pure  and  holy  be  the  root, 

Such  are  the  branches  too. 

3  Now,  let  the  children  of  the  saints 

Be  dedicate  to  God  ! 
Pour  out  thy  Spirit  on  them,  Lord, 
And  wash  them  in  thy  blood. 

4  Thus  to  the  parents  and  their  seed 

Shall  thy  salvation  come, . 
And  numerous  households  meet  at  last 
In  one  eternal  home. 

331  C.  M. 

Children  Dedicated  to  God. 

SEE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
With  all-engaging  charms ; 
Hark !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms. 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 
"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 


244  SACRAMENTS. 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  in  thankful  hands, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 

4  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear : 

Ye  children,  seek  his  face  ; 

And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 

The  blessings  of  his  grace. 

5  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 

Thy  guardian  care  we  trust : 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 

332  L.  M.  6  lines. 

Prayer  for  Children  in  Baptism. 

COME,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
To  whom  we  for  our  children  cry; 
The  good  desired  and  wanted  most, 
Out  of  thy  richest  grace  supply  I 
The  sacred  discipline  be  given, 
To  train  and  bring  them  up  for  heaven. 

2  Error  and  ignorance  remove. 

Their  blindness  both  of  heart  and  mind; 
Give  them  the  wisdom  from  above, 

Spotless,  and  peaceable,  and  kind  ; 
In  knowledge  pure  their  minds  renew, 
And  store  with  thoughts  divinely  true. 

3  Father,  accept  them  through  thy  Son, 

And  ever  by  thy  Spirit  guide ! 
Thy  wisdom  in  their  lives  be  shown, 

Thy  name  confessed  and  glorified; 
Thy  power  and  love  diffused  abroad, 
Till  all  the  earth  be  filled  with  God. 


BAPTISM.  245 

333  S.  M. 

God's  Blessing  Invoked  on  Baptized  Children. 

GREAT  God,  now  condescend 
To  bless  our  rising  race; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend, 
The  subjects  of  thy  grace. 

2  O  what  a  pure  delight 

Their  happiness  to  see  ! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite. 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  Now  bless,  thou  God  of  love, 

This  ordinance  divine; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
And  make  these  children  thine. 

334  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Baptized  Children. 

GREAT  Saviour,  who  did'st  condescend 
Young  children  in  thine  arms  to  embrace, 
Still  prove  thyself  the  infant's  friend, 
Baptize  them  with  thy  cleansing  grace. 

2  Whilst  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth, 
Be  thou  their  guardian  and  their  guide, 
That  they,  directed  by  thy  truth, 
May  never  from  thy  precepts  slide. 

3  To  love  thy  word  their  hearts  incline, 
To  understand  it,  light  impart; 

O  Saviour,  consecrate  them  thine, 
Take  full  possession  of  their  heart. 

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246  SACRAMENTS. 

335  C  M. 

Christ's  Love  to  Children. 

BEHOLD,  what  matchless  tender  love, 
Doth  Christ  to  babes  display  ! 
He  bids  each  parent  bring  them  near, 
Nor  turns  the  least  away. 

2  See  how  he  takes  them  in  his  arms, 

With  smiles  upon  his  face ; 

And  says  his  kingdom  is  of  such, 

By  free  and  sovereign  grace. 

3  "  Forbid  them  not,"  whom  Jesus  calls, 

Nor  dare  the  claim  resist, 
Since  his  own  lips  to  us  declare, 
Heaven  will  of  such  consist. 

4  With  flowing  tears,  and  thankful  hearts 

We  give  them  up  to  thee; 
Receive  them,  Lord,  into  thine  arms, 
Thine  may  they  ever  be ! 

336  C.  M. 

Jesus  Receiving  little  Children. 

BEHOLD  what  condescending  love, 
Jesus  on  earth  displays! 
To  babes  and  sucklings,  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace  ! 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps, 

To  our  forefathers  given ; 
Young  children  in  his  arms  he  takes 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 


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For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

4  We  bring  them,  Lord,  with  thankful  hearts 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee  ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine,  let  our  offspring  be. 

5  Kindly  receive  this  tender  branch, 

And  form  his  soul  for  God  ; 
Baptize  him  with  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
And  wash  him  in  thy  blood. 

6  Thus  to  the  parents  and  their  seed, 

Let  thy  salvation  come; 
And  numerous  households  meet  at  last, 
In  one  eternal  home. 

337  C.  M. 

Infant  Baptism. 

THE  Saviour,  with  inviting  voice, 
Says,  "  Let  your  children  come : 
For  them  there's  love  within  my  breast, 
And  in  my  kingdom  room." 

2  Lord,  at  thy  call  we  bring  our  babes, 

And  give  them  up  to  thee; 
Let  angels,  and  let  men,  behold, 
And  all  our  witness  be. 

3  Now  our  dear  offspring  are  baptized 

According  to  his  word ; 
As  Abra'm  his  did  circumcise, 
Obedient  to  the  Lord. 

4  This  water,  sprinkled  on  the  child, 

Doth  a  rich  emblem  show, 
Of  pouring  out  the  Spirit's  grace, 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 


248  SACRAMENTS. 

338  C.  M. 

Baptism  is  not  Regeneration. 

THE  sacraments  are  holy  signs 
And  precious  gospel  seals  ; 
They  represent  what  God  designs. 
And  what  his  word  reveals. 

2  But  these  are  not  themselves  the  grace, 

Which  signs  and  seals  set  forth  ; 
The  supper's  not  the  sacrifice. 
Nor  water  the  new  birth. 

3  The  sacraments  were  never  meant 

A  substitute  for  grace  ; 
They're  not  the  truths  they  represent, 
Nor  must  they  take  their  place. 

4  Sinners  may  publicly  profess, 

And  signs  and  seals  receive, 

Of  what  they  never  did  possess, 

Of  what  they  don't  believe. 

5  Man  may  baptize,  but  'tis  the  Lord 

Regenerates  the  heart; 
None  but  the  Spirit  by  his  word, 
That  blessing  can  impart. 

6  Preserve  us,  Lord,  from  self-deceit, 

From  resting  on  a  sign ; 
Bestow  what  symbols  indicate, 
And  give  us  life  divine. 

7  Let  none  who  preach  the  gospel  hide 

This  solemn  truth  from  men : 
They  may  with  water  be  baptized. 
Yet  not  be  born  again. 


249 


L.  M. 

Prayer  for  a  Blessing  in  Baptism. 

COME  Holy  Ghost,  descend  from  high, 
Baptizer  of  our  spirits,  Thou  ! 
The  sacramental  seal,  apply, 
And  witness  with  the  water,  now. 

2  Exert  thy  energy  divine, 

And  sprinkle  the  atoning  blood; 
May  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  join 
To  seal  this  child,  a  child  of  God. 

340  C.  M. 

Children  Devoted  to  God. 

THUS  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 
"  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  ; 
I'll  bless  thy  numerous  race,  and  they 
Shall  be  a  seed  for  me." 

2  Abra'm  believed  the  promised  grace, 

And  gave  his  Son  to  God ; 
But  water  seals  the  blessing  now, 
That  once  was  sealed  with  blood. 

3  Thus  Lydia  sanctified  her  house, 

When  she  received  the  word; 
Thus  the  believing  jailor  gave 
His  household  to  the  Lord. 

4  Thus  later  saints,  eternal  King! 

Thine  ancient  truths  embrace: 

To  thee  their  infant  offspring  bring. 

And  humbly  claim  thy  grace. 

341  C.  M. 

The  Sacraments. 

MY  Saviour  God,  my  Sovereign  Prince, 
Reigns  far  above  the  skies ; 


250  SACRAMENTS. 

But  brings  his  graces  down  to  sense, 
And  helps  my  faith  to  rise. 

2  My  eyes  and  ears  shall  bless  his  name : 

They  read  and  hear 'his  word  ; 
My  touch  and  taste  shall  do  the  same, 
When  they  receive  the  Lord. 

3  Baptismal  water  is  designed 

To  seal  his  cleansing  grace  ; 
While  at  his  feast  of  bread  and  wine 
He  gives  his  saints  a  place; 

4  But  not  the  waters  of  a  flood 

Can  make  my  flesh  so  clean; 
As  by  his  Spirit  and  his  blood 
He'll  wash  my  soul  from  sin. 

5  Not  choicest  meats,  nor  noblest  wines, 

So  much  my  heart  refresh  ; 
As  when  my  faith  goes  through  the  signs, 
And  feeds  upon  his  flesh. 

6  I  love  the  Lord,  that  stoops  so  low, 

To  give  his  word  a  seal : 
But  the  rich  grace  his  hands  bestow, 
Exceeds  the  figures  still. 

349  7s.  6  lines. 

Come  and  Welcome. 

FROM  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 
What  melodious  sounds  I  hear, 
Bursting  on  my  ravished  ear  ! 
"Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Come,  and  welcome,  sinner  come. 

2  Sprinkled  now  with  blood,  the  throne ; — 
Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan  ? 


BAPTISM.  251 

On  my  pierced  body  laid, 
Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid ; 
Bow  the  knee  and  kiss  the  Son, 
Come,  and  welcome,  sinner  come. 

3  Spread  for  thee,  the  festal  board, 
See  with  richest  dainties  stored; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  prest, 
Yet  again  a  child  confest ; 
Never  from  his  house  to  roam, 
Come,  and  welcome,  sinner  come. 

4  Soon  the  days  of  life  shall  end, 
Lo !  I  come,  your  Saviour,  friend  ! 
Safe  your  spirits  to  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day: 

Up  to  my  eternal  home, 

Come,  and  welcome,  sinner  come.1' 

343  L.  M. 

Christian  Dedication. 

HERE  at  thy  cross,  incarnate  God, 
I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love, 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 
Jesus  !  nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 

2  Not  all  that  tyrants  think  or  say, 

With  rage  and  lightning  in  their  eyes, 
Nor  hell  shall  fright  my  heart  away, 
Should  hell  with  all  its  legions  rise. 

3  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  thence, 

Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie; 
Resolved,  for  that's  my  last  defence, 
If  I  must  perish,  there  to  die. 

4  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  ealm  my  fear; 

Am  I  not  safe  beneath  thy  shade  ? 


252  SACRAMENTS. 

Thy  vengeance  will  not  strike  me  here, 
Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 

5  Yes,  I'm  secure  beneath  thy  blood, 
And  all  my=foes  shall  lose  their  aim; 
Hosanna  to  my  Saviour  God, 

And  my  best  honours  to  his  name. 

344  C.  M. 

Praise  for  Redeeming  Love. 

JESUS,  with  all  thy  saints  above, 
My  tongue  would  bear  her  part, 
Would  sound  aloud  thy  saving  love, 
And  sing  thy  bleeding  heart. 

2  Blest  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord, 

Who  bought  me  with  his  blood, 
And  quenched  his  Father's  flaming  sword 
In  his  own  vital  flood  : 

3  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 

And  never  ceasing  praise, 
While  angels  live  to  know  his  name, 
Or  saints,  to  feel  his  grace. 

343  L.  M. 

Lord's  Supper  Instituted. 

9^pWAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 
-*-  When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 

Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betrayed  him  to  his  foes. 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake ; 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran  ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake  ! 


lord's  supper.  253 

3  "  This  is  my  body  broke  for  sin ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  Jiving  food ;" 
Then  took  the  cup  and  blest  the  wine  ; 
"  'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood." 

4  "  Do  this,  (he  cried)  'till  time  shall  end, 

In  memory  of  your  dying  friend  ; 
Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 
The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

5  Jesus  !  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name 
'Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 


346  L.  M. 

Memorial  of  our  Absent  Lord. 

JESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies 
Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 

To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 

'2  He  knows  what  wandering  hearts  we  have: 
Apt  to  forget  his  glorious  face, 
And  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

3  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 

And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem  ; 
Christ  and  his  love  fill  every  thought, 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fixed  on  him, 

4  While  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 

'Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place, 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 
And  live  for  ever  near  his  face. 


254  SACRAMENTS. 

347  C.  M. 

Covenant  sealed  with  ChrisVs  Blood. 

THE  promise  of  my  Father's  love 
Shall  stand  for  ever  good  : 
He  said,  and  gave  his  soul  to  death, 
And  sealed  the  grace  with  blood. 

2  To  this  dear  covenant  of  thy  word, 

I  set  my  worthless  name  ; 
I  seal  the  engagement  to  my  Lord, 
And  make  my  humble  claim. 

3  The  light,  and  strength,  and  pardoning  grace 

And  endless  bliss  be  mine; 
My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  flesh 
And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

4  I  call  that  legacy  my  own, 

Which  Jesus  did  bequeath ; 
'Twas  purchased  with  a  dying  groan, 
And  ratified  in  death. 

5  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  his  name, 

Who  blest  us  in  his  will, 
And  to  his  testament  of  love, 
Made  his  own  blood  the  seal. 


348  C.  M. 

The  Heavenly  Feast. 

HOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place 
With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores  ! 

2   While  all  our  hearts  in  this  our  song 
Join  to  admire  the  feast, 


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Each  of  us  cries  with  thankful  tongue, 
44  Lord  why  was  I  a  guest  ?" 

3  "  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there's  room  ; 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come  ?" 

4  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast, 

That  sweetly  forced  us  in  : 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 

5  Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God  ! 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come ; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

6  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full, 

That  all  the  chosen  race 
May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul, 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace. 

349  L.  M. 

Not  Ashamed  of  Christ. 

AT  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 
Here  we  attend  thy  dying  feast ; 
Thy  love  has  spread  the  sacred  board, 
To  feed  the  faith  of  every  guest. 

2  Our  faith  adores  thy  bleeding  love, 

And  trusts  for  life  in  one  that  died; 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above, 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 

And  cast  contempt  upon  thy  cause 
We  glory  in  our  Saviour's  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  his  cross. 


256  SACRAMENTS. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age, 

He  that  was  dead  hath  left  his  tomb ; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  he  come. 

350  C.  M. 

Prayer  at  the  Lord's  Table. 

TOGETHER  with  these  symbols,  Lord, 
Thy  blessed  self  impart; 
And  let  thy  holy  flesh  and  blood 
Feed  the  believing  heart. 

2  Let  us  from  all  our  sins  be  washed 

In  thy  atoning  blood  ; 
And  let  thy  Spirit  be  the  seal 
That  we  are  born  of  God. 

3  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  with  Jesus'  love 

Prepare  us  for  this  feast ; 
O  let  us  banquet  with  our  Lord, 
And  lean  upon  his  breast. 

351  L.  M. 

Self  Examination. 

WHAT  strange  perplexities  arise  ? 
What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies  ? 
What  crowds  in  doubtful  light  appear  ? 
How  few,  alas,  approved  and  clear  1 

2  And  what  am  I  ? — My  soul  awake, 
And  an  impartial  survey  take; 
Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground  of  fear, 
In  practice  or  in  heart  appear  ? 

3  What  image  does  my  spirit  bear  ? 
Is  Jesus  formed,  and  living  there  ? 
Say,  do  his  lineaments  divine 
In  thought,  and  word,  and  action  shine! 


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4  Searcher  of  hearts,  O  search  me  still ; 
The  secrets  of  my  soul  reveal; 

My  fears  remove;  let  me  appear 

To  God,  and  my  own  conscience  clear. 

5  May  I  consistent  with  thy  word, 
Approach  thy  table,  O  my  Lord  3 
May  I  among  thy  saints  appear  ? 
Shall  I  a  welcome  guest  be  there  ? 

6  Have  I  the  wedding  garment  on, 
Or  do  I  naked,  stand  alone  ? 

O !  quicken,  clothe,  and  feed  my  soul, 
Forgive  my  sins,  and  make  me  whole. 

352  7s.    6  lines. 
Sacramental  Emblems. 

BREAD  of  heaven  on  thee  I  feed, 
For  thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed ; 
Ever  may  my  soul  be  fed 
With  the  true  and  living  bread  : 
Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  life  of  him  that  died. 

2  Vine  of  heaven,  thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice; 
'Tis  thy  wounds  my  healing  give  ; 
To  thy  cross  I  look  and  live  : 
Thou,  my  life !  oh  let  me  be 
Rooted,  grounded,  built  on  thee. 

353  L.  M. 

The  Helpless  Sinner. 

PITY  a  helpless  sinner,  Lord, 
I  would  believe  thy  gracious  word ; 
But  own  my  heart,  with  shame  and  grief, 
A  sink  of  sin  and  unbelief. 


258  SACRAMENTS. 

2  Lord,  in  thy  house  I  read  there's  room, 
And  venturing  hard,  behold  I  come; 
But  can  there,  tell  me,  can  there  be, 
Among  thy  children  room  for  me? 

3  I  eat  the  bread,  I  drink  the  wine, 
But,  O,  my  soul  wants  more  than  sign; 
I  faint,  unless  I  feed  on  thee, 

And  drink  thy  blood,  as  shed  for  me. 

4  For  sinners,  Lord,  thou  earnest  to  bleed, 
And  I'm  a  sinner,  vile  indeed ! 

Lord,  I  believe  thy  grace  is  free ; 
O  magnify  that  grace  in  me ! 

354  C.  M. 

Remembering  Christ. 

ACCORDING  to  thy  gracious  word, 
In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  Thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  Thee  ? 

3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget  ? 

Or  there  thy  conflict  see, 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

And  not  remember  Thee  ? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice  ! 
I  must  remember  Thee  : 

5  Remember  Thee  and  all  thy  pains, 

And  all  thy  love  to  me; 


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Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  Thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 
And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  Thou  shalt  in  thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

355  L.  M. 

The  Lord's  Supper  Instituted. 
?rpWAS  on  that  night  when  doomed  to 

_L  know 

The  eager  rage  of  every  foe, 
That  night  in  which  he  was  betrayed, 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  took  bread; 

2  And,  after  thanks  and  glory  given 

To  Him  that  rules  in  earth  and  heaven, 
That  symbol  of  his  flesh  he  broke, 
And  thus  to  all  his  followers  spoke: 

3  "  My  broken  body  thus  I  give 

For  you,  for  all ;  take,  eat,  and  live; 

And  oft  the  sacred  rite  renew 

That  brings  my  wondrous  love  to  view." 

4  Then  in  his  hands  the  cup  he  raised 
And  God  anew  he  thanked  and  praised; 
While  kindness  in  his  bosom  glowed, 
And  from  his  lips  salvation  flowed. 

5  "  My  blood  I  thus  pour  forth,"  he  cries 
"  To  cleanse  the  soul  in  sin  that  lies  ; 
In  this  the  covenant  is  sealed, 

And  heaven's  eternal  grace  revealed. 

6  With  love  to  man  this  cup  is  fraught, 
Let  all  partake  the  sacred  draught; 
Through  latest  ages  let  it  pour 

In  memory  of  my  dying  hour." 


260  SACRAMENTS. 

356  7s.    4  lines. 

Sacramental  Meditation. 

JESUS,  Master,  hear  me  now, 
While  I  would  renew  my  vow, 
And  record  thy  dying  love  ; 
Hear,  and  help  me  from  above. 

2    Feed  me,  Saviour  with  this  bread, 
Broken  in  thy  body's  stead; 
Cheer  my  spirit  with  this  wine, 
Streaming  like  that  blood  of  thine. 

3  And  as  now  I  eat  and  drink, 
Let  me  truly,  sweetly  think 
Thou  didst  hang  upon  the  tree, 
Broken,  bleeding,  there — for  me. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 
357  L.  M. 

Consecration  to  Christ. 

COME,  Saviour  Jesus,  from  above  ! 
Assist  me  with  thy  heavenly  grace ; 
Empty  my  heart  of  earthly  love, 
And  for  thyself  prepare  the  place. 

2  O  let  thy  sacred  presence  fill, 

And  set  my  longing  spirit  free, 
Which  pants  to  have  no  other  will, 
But  day  and  night  to  feast  on  thee. 

3  That  path  with  humble  speed  I  seek, 

In  which  my  Saviour's  footsteps  shine 


SELF    DEDICATION.  261 

Nor  will  I  hear,  nor  will  I  speak 
Of  any  other  love  but  thine. 

4  Henceforth,  may  no  profane  delight 
Divide  this  consecrated  soul ; 
Possess  it  thou,  who  hast  the  right, 
As  Lord  and  Master  of  the  whole. 

358  L.  M. 

Self  Dedication  to  God. 

LORD,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 
Purchased  and  saved  by  blood  divine; 
With  full  consent  thine  I  would  be, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransomed  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

3  Thine  would  I  live,  thine  would  I  die, 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity; 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal ; 
Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

4  Here  at  that  cross  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God ; 
Thee,  my  new  Master,  now  I  call, 

And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all. 

5  Do  thou  assist  a  feeble  worm, 
The  great  engagement  to  perform; 
Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend, 
And  on  that  grace  I  dare  depend. 

359  7s.     Double. 

Surrendering  to  Christ. 

PEOPLE  of  the  living  God, 
I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
S      23 


262  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 
Peace  and  comfort  no  where  found  : 
Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns, 
Turns  a  fugitive  unblest ; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
O  receive  me  into  rest. 

2  Lonely,  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave ; 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave  ; 
Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore, 
Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more, 
Every  idol  I  resign. 

3  Tell  me  not  of  gain  or  loss, 
Ease,  enjoyment,  pomp  or  power; 
Welcome  poverty  and  cross, 
Shame,  reproach,  affliction's  hour  : 
"  Follow  me ;"  I  know  thy  voice; 
Jesus,  Lord,  thy  steps  I  see ; 
Now  I  take  thy  yoke,  by  choice — 
Light  thy  burden  now  to  me. 

360  C.  M. 

Confessing  Christ. 

DIDST  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame, 
And  bear  the  cross  for  me  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be  ? 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  dread 

To  suffer  shame  or  loss; 
Oh,  let  me  in  thy  footsteps  tread, 
And  glory  in  thy  cross. 

3  Inspire  my  soul  with  life  divine, 

And  holy  courage  bold  : 


SELF  DEDICATION.  263 

Let  knowledge,  faith,  and  meekness  shine, 
Nor  love,  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 

4  Say  to  my  soul,  "  Why  dost  thou  fear 

The  face  of  feeble  clay  ? 
Behold  thy  Saviour  ever  near, 
Will  guard  thee  in  the  way." 

5  Oh,  how  my  soul  would  rise  and  run, 

At  this  reviving  word  ; 
Nor  any  painful  sufferings  shun, 
To  follow  thee,  my  Lord. 

6  Let  sinful  men  reproach,  defame, 

And  call  thee  what  they  will, 
If  I  may  glorify  thy  name, 
And  be  thy  servant  still. 

361  L.  M. 

Determination. 

AWAKE  our  souls,  away  our  fears, 
Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone, 
Awake  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God 

That  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint ; 

3  The  mighty  God  whose  matchless  power 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply  ; 

While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 

Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 


264  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  alolt  to  thine  abode: 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

362  L.  M. 

Broad  and  Narrow  Ways. 

BROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
And  thousands  walk  together  there; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

2  "  Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross," 

Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command  : 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Shall  not  inherit  with  the  saints, 
But  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain; 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new; 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain  ; 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

363  C.  M. 

Self  Denial. 

STRAIT  is  the  way  the  door  is  strait 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 
'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 
While  crowds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied, 
The  mind  and  will  renewed, 
Passion  suppressed,  and  patience  tried. 
And.  vain  desires  subdued. 


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3  Flesh  is  a  dangerous  foe  to  grace, 

Where  it  prevails  and  rules  ; 
Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pride  abased, 
Lest  they  destroy  our  souls. 

4  The  love  of  gold  be  banished  hence, 

That  vile  idolatry, 
And  every  member,  every  sense, 
In  sweet  subjection  lie. 

5  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power, 

Requires  a  strong  restraint ; 
We  must  be  watchful  every  hour, 
And  pray,  but  never  faint. 

6  Lord,  can  a  feeble  helpless  worm 

Fulfil  a  task  so  hard  ? 
Thy  grace  must  all  my  work  perform, 
And  give  the  free  reward. 

364  L.  M. 

Renouncing  the  World. 

I  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away; 
Away  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  the  smooth  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

'2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along, 
Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair; 
And  whilst  I  listened  to  your  song, 
They  had  almost  conveyed  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 

That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss, 
That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seas, 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  hands,  and  glance  my  eyes : 


266  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

O  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies  ! 

5  There  from  the  bosom  of  my  God 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 

365  C.  M. 

Renunciation  of  the  World. 

HOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below 
How  false  and  yet  how  fair! 
Each  pleasure  has  its  poison  too, 
And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flattering  light; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh, 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  and  nearest  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God. 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 

How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense ! 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour !  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 

366  S.  M. 

Believers  dead  to  Sin. 

SHALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 
Because  thy  grace  abounds  t 


SELF    DENIAL.  267 

Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds  ? 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God ! 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said, 
That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucified, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 

3  We  shall  be  slaves  no  more, 

Since  Christ  bath  made  us  free  ; 
Has  nailed  our  tyrants  to  his  cross, 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

367  L.  M. 

The  Vanity  of  Creatures. 

MAN  hath  a  soul  of  vast  desires, 
He  burns  within  with  restless  fires, 
Tossed  to  and  fro,  his  passions  fly 
From  vanity  to  vanity. 

2  In  vain  on  earth  we  hope  to  find 
Some  solid  good  to  fill  the  mind ; 
We  try  new  pleasures,  but  we  feel, 
The  inward  thirst  and  torment  still. 

3  So,  when  a  raging  fever  burns, 

We  shift  from  side  to  side  by  turns; 

And  'tis  a  poor  relief  we  gain, 

To  change  the  place,  but  keep  the  pain. 

4  Great  God,  subdue  this  vicious  thirst, 
This  love  to  vanity  and  dust; 

Cure  the  vile  fever  of  the  mind, 
And  feed  our  souls  with  joys  refined. 

368  L.  If. 

Bearing  the  Cross. 

TAKE  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said, 
If  thou  wouldst  my  disciple  be: 


268  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

Take  up  thy  cross  with  willing  heart, 
And  humbly  follow  after  me. 

2  Take  up  thy  cross,  let  not  its  weight 

Fill  thy  weak  spirit  with  alarm, 
His  strength  shall  bear  thy  spirit  up, 

And  brace  thy  heart,  and  nerve  thy  arm. 

3  Take  up  thy  cross,  nor  heed  the  shame, 

And  let  thy  foolish  pride  be  still, 
Thy  Lord  refused  not  e'en  to  die 
Upon  a  cross  on  Calvary's  hill. 

4  Take  up  thy  cross  then,  in  His  strength, 

And  calmly  sin's  wild  deluge  brave; 
'Twill  guide  thee  to  a  better  home; 
It  points  to  glory  o'er  the  grave. 

5  Take  up  thy  cross,  and  follow  me, 

Nor  think  till  death  to  lay  it  down; 
For  only  he  who  bears  the  cross 

May  hope  to  wear  the  glorious  crown. 

369  L.  M. 

Crucifixion  by  the  Cross. 

WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  I 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 


SELF  EXAMINATION.  269 

4  His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe, 

Spreads  o'er  his  body  on  the  tree; 
Then  am  I  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me. 

5  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine. 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 


370  7s.  4  lines. 

An  Anxious  Inquiry. 

?nrMS  a  point  I  long  to  know, 
JL    Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought; 

Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no  ? 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  If  I  love  why  am  I  thus  ? 

Why  this  dull  and  lifeless  frame  ? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse, 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name  ! 

3  Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 

Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove ; 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  ? 

4  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 

All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild ; 
Filled  with  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child? 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 

Sin  is  mixed  with  all  I  do; 
You  who  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me — is  it  thus  with  you? 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 

Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall : 
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270  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all? 

7  Could  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet, 

Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorred, 
Find  at  times  the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord? 

8  Lord  decide  the  doubtful  case  ! 

Thou  who  art  the  people's  Sun  : 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 

9  Let  mc  love  thee  more  and  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray  ; 
If  I  have  not  loved  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  today. 

371  lis. 

An  Anxious  Inquiry. 

LET  me  think  of  that  evening,  the  saddest, 
the  last, 
In  the  Saviour's  mysterious  sojourn  below, 
When  he  sat  with  the  twelve  at  their  mourn- 
ful repast, 
And  mingled  his  tears  in  the  cup  of  their 
woe. 

2  Why  falls  the  reproof  on  these  sheep  of  hi? 

hand  ? 
In  this  hour  of  distress,  can  a  traitor  be 

nigh? 
Why  breaks  from  the  lips  of  this  desolate  band 
The  sorrowful  question,  "  Lord,  is  it  I  ?" 

3  If  a  traitor  was  found  'midst  the  privileged 

few 
If  its  own  hidden  treason  each  heart  could 
descry ; 


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Let  my  poor  startled  conscience  each  moment 
renew 
The  anxious  inquiry,  "  Lord,  is  it  I  ?" 

4  O  thou  searcher  of  hearts,  whose  mystical  line 
Can  fathom  a  breast  too  deceitful  for  me, 
Try  all  the  recesses  and  windings  of  mine, 
And  help  me  to  cast  all  its  sorrows  on  thee ! 

372  7s. 

Wrestling  in  Prayer. 

LORD,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow  : 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Dost  thou  ask  me  who  I  am  ? 

Ah!   my  Lord,  thou  knowest  my  name; 
Yet  the  question  gives  a  plea, 
To  support  my  suit  with  thee. 

3  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold, 
In  rebellion  blindly  bold, 

Scorn  thy  grace,  thy  power  defy  : 
That  poor  rebel,  Lord  was  I. 

4  Once  a  sinner  near  despair, 
Sought  thy  mercy-seat  by  prayer ; 
Mercy  heard,  and  set  him  free  ; 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

5  Many  days  have  passed  since  then, 
Many  changes  I  have  seen; 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now; 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thou  ? 

6  Thou  hast  helped  in  every  need ; 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead ; 
After  so  much  mercy  past, 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last  ? 


272  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

7  No,  I  must  maintain  my  hold, 
*Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold ; 
I  can  no  denial  take, 
When  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 

373  C.  M. 

Watchfulness  and  Prayer. 

ALAS  !  what  hourly  dangers  rise  ! 
What  snares  beset  my  way  ! 
To  heaven  I  fain  would  lift  my  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears! 
Striving  against  my  foes  in  vain, 
I  sink  amid  my  fears. 

3  O  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid  : 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Nor  let  me  be  dismayed. 

4  Do  thou  increase  my  faith  and  hope, 

When  fears  and  foes  prevail; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  Oh  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee  ; 

And  never,  never  let  me  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 

374  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Deliverance  Answered. 

IN  thine  own  ways,  O  God  of  love, 
We  wait  the  visits  of  thy  grace  ! 
Our  soul's  desire  is  to  thy  name, 
And  the  remembrance  of  thy  face. 


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2  Our  thoughts  are  searching-,  Lord,  for  thee  : 
Mid  the  black  shades  of  lonesome  night; 
Our  earnest  cries  salute  the  skies, 
Before  the  dawn  restores  the  light. 

3  Look,  how  rebellious  men  deride 
The  tender  patience  of  our  God: 
But  they  shall  see  thy  lifted  hand, 
And  feel  the  scourges  of  thy  rod. 

4  Hark !  the  eternal  rends  the  sky, 
A  mighty  voice  before  him  goes, 
A  voice  of  music  to  his  friends, 
Of  threatening  thunder  to  his  foes. 

5  "  Come,  children,  to  your  Father's  arms, 
Hide  in  the  chambers  of  my  grace, 
Till  the  fierce  storms  be  overblown, 
And  my  revenging  fury  cease. 

6  "  My  sword  shall  boast  its  thousands  slain, 
And  drink  the  blood  of  haughty  kings, 
While  heavenly  peace  around  my  flock 
Stretches  its  soft  and  shady  wings." 

375  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Divine  Presence. 

OTHOU,  to  whose  all-searching  sight, 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light  ; 
Search,  prove  my  heart,  it  pants  for  thee  ; 
O  burst  those  bonds,  and  set  it  free  1 

2  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 

Be  thou  my  Light,  be  thou  my  Way; 

No  foes,  nor  violence  1  fear, 

Nor  fraud,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

3  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  wo ; 


274  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

4  Saviour,  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  thee  : 
O  let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill ! 

5  If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day  ; 
Till  toil  and  grief  and  pain  shall  cease, 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace. 

376  C.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Divine  Presence. 

PERMIT  me,  Lord, to  seek  thy  face, 
Obedient  to  thy  call ; 
To  seek  the  presence  of  thy  grace, 
My  strength,  my  life,  my  all. 

2  All  I  can  wish  is  thine  to  give  : 

My  God,  1  ask  thy  love, 
That  greatest  bliss  I  can  receive, 
That  bliss  of  heaven  above. 

3  To  heaven  my  restless  heart  aspires; 

O  for  a  quickening  ray, 
To  wake  and  warm  my  faint  desires, 
And  cheer  the  tiresome  way  I 

4  The  path  to  thy  divine  abode, 

Through  a  wild  desert  lies; 
A  thousand  snares  beset  the  road, 
A  thousand  terrors  rise. 

5  Satan  and  sin  unite  their  art 

To  keep  me  from  my  Lord ; 
Dear  Saviour,  guard  my  trembling  heart, 
And  guide  me  by  thy  word. 


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6  My  guardian,  my  almighty  friend, 
On  thee  my  soul  would  rest; 
On  thee  alone  my  hopes  depend, 
Be  near,  and  I  am  blest. 

377  L.  M. 

Hinderances  to  Prayer. 

WHAT  various  hinderances  we  meet,' 
In  coming  to  a  mercy  seat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  cloud  withdraw 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 

Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armour  bright 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words  ?  Ah !  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear, 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent, 

Your  cheerful  song  would  oftener  be, 
"  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me." 

378  C.  M. 

Prayer  for  Stronger  Faith. 

GRANT,  Lord,  I  may  delight  in  thee, 
And  on  thy  care  depend; 
To  thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 
My  best,  my  only  Friend. 


276  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

2  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found, 

But  all  is  found  in  thee ; 
I  must  be  blessed  and  abound, 
While  thou  art  God  to  me. 

3  O,  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith, 

To  look  within  the  veil, 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith, 
Whose  words  can  never  fail  I 

i  O  Lord,  I  cast  my  care  on  thee, 
I  triumph  and  adore; 
Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be, 
To  love  and  please  thee  more. 

379  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Quickening  Grace. 

OSUN  of  Righteousness  divine, 
On  us  with  beams  of  mercy  shine; 
Chase  the  dark  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  our  darkness  into  day. 

:2  While  mourning  o'er  our  guilt  and  shame; 
And  asking  mercy  in  thy  name, 
Dear  Saviour,  cleanse  us  with  thy  blood, 
And  be  our  advocate  with  God. 

3  Sustain,  when  sinking  in  distress, 
And  guide  us  through  this  wilderness; 
Teach  our  low  thoughts  from  earth  to  rise, 
And  lead  us  onward  to  the  skies. 

380  L.  M. 

Wrestling  for  a  Gracious  Visitation. 

WHILE  filled  with  sadness  and  dismay 
To  see  the  work  of  God  decline, 
Methought  I  heard  the  Saviour  say 
"  Dismiss  thy  fear,  the  ark  is  mine. 


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2  "  Though  for  a  time  I  hid  my  face, 

Rely  upon  my  love  and  power  ; 
Still  wrestle  at  the  throne  of  grace, 
And  wait  for  a  reviving  hour. 

3  "  Take  down  thy  long  neglected  harp, 

I've  seen  thy  tears,  and  heard  thy  prayer; 
The  winter  season  has  been  sharp. 
But  spring  shall  all  its  wastes  repair." 

4  IiOrd,  I  obey  ;  my  hopes  revive : 

Come  join  with  me,  ye  saints,  and  sing; 
Our  foes  in  vain  against  us  strive, 
For  God  will  help  and  triumph  bring. 

381  L.  M. 

Encouragement  in  Prayer. 

WHERE  is  my  God  ?  does  he  retire 
Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs? 
Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire, 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies  ? 

2  No,  Lord  !  my  breathings  of  desire, 

My  weak  petitions,  if  sincere, 
Are  not  forbidden  to  aspire, 

But  reach  to  thy  all-gracious  ear. 

3  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye, 

See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands : 
The  glorious  Advocate  on  high, 

With  precious  incense  in  his  hands. 

4  He  smiles  on  every  humble  groan, 

He  recommends  each  broken  prayer; 
Recline  thy  hope  on  him  alone, 

Whose  power  and  love  forbid  despair. 

5  Teach  my  weak  heart,  O  gracious  Lord, 

With  stronger  faith  to  call  thee  mine ; 


278  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word, 
My  Father,  God,  with  joy  divine. 

382  H.  M. 

Invoking  the  Presence  of  Christ. 

COME,  my  Redeemer,  come, 
And  deign  to  dwell  with  me ; 
Come,  and  thy  right  assume, 

And  bid  thy  rivals  flee  : 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart  thy  lasting  home. 

2  Exert  thy  mighty  power, 

And  banish  all  my  sin ; 
In  this  auspicious  hour 

Bring  all  thy  graces  in: 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart  thy  lasting  home. 

3  Rule  thou  in  every  thought 

And  passion  of  my  soul, 
Till  all  my  powers  are  brought 

Beneath  thy  full  control : 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart  thy  lasting  home. 

4  Then  shall  my  days  be  thine, 

And  all  my  heart  be  love, 
And  joy  and  peace  be  mine, 

Such  as  are  known  above: 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart  thy  lasting  home. 

383  C.  M. 

Nature  of  Prayer. 

PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
Unuttered  or  expressed. 


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The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  thai  reach 
The  majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watchword  at  the  gate  of  death — 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  say — "  Behold  he  prays." 

384  L.  M. 

Constancy  in  Prayer. 

PRAYER  was  appointed  to  convey 
The  blessings  God  designs  to  give ; 
Long  as  they  live,  should  Christians  pray, 
For  only  while  they  pray,  they  live. 

2  The  Christian's  heart  his  prayer  indites, 

He  speaks  as  prompted  from  within: 
The  Spirit  his  petition  writes, 

And  Christ  receives  and  gives  it  in. 

3  If  pains  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress, 

If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay  ; 
If  guilt  deject,  if  sin  distress, 
The  remedy's  before  thee — pray. 


280  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

4  'Tis  prayer  supports  the  soul  that's  weak, 
Though  thought  be  broken,  language  lame; 
Pray,  if  thou  canst,  or  canst  not  speak, 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 

385  S.  M. 

Watch  and  Pray. 

MY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 
Ten  thousand  loes  arise  ; 
And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard, 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  Oh  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down  ; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
'Till  thou  hast  got  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
Up  to  his  blest  abode. 

386  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Daily  Bread. 

MOST  gracious  Father,  God  of  all, 
To  thee  we  come,  on  thee  we  call; 
By  whom  both  man  and  beast  are  fed, 
u  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread." 

2  All  our  supplies  on  thee  depend, 
Whate'er  we  want,  in  mercy  send; 
Thou  art  the  glorious  Fountain-head, 
"  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread." 


PRAYER  AND  WATCHFULNESS.  281 

3  Nothing,  0  Lord  do  we  deserve, 
The  thought  of  merit  we  would  dread, 
'Tis  as  an  alms  alone  we  crave ; 

"  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread." 

4  Forgiving  grace,  do  thou  impart, 
To  cheer  and  sanctify  each  heart; 
May  we  in  death  join  with  our  head, 
And  feed  on  Christ  our  living  bread." 

387  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Protection. 

THROUGH  all  the  various  shifting  scene 
Of  life's  mistaken  ill  or  good  ; 
Thy  hand,  O  God,  conducts  unseen 
The  beautiful  vicissitude. 

2  Thou  givest  with  paternal  care, 
Howe'er  unjustly  we  complain, 
To  each  their  necessary  share 

Of  joy  and  sorrow,  health  and  pain. 

3  Trust  we  to  youth,  or  friends  or  power, 
Fix  we  on  this  terrestrial  ball  ? 
When  most  secure,  the  coming  hour, 
If  thou  see  fit,  may  blast  them  all. 

4  When  lowest  sunk  with  grief  and  shame, 
Filled  with  affliction's  bitter  cup, 

Lost  to  relations,  friends  and  fame, 
Thy  powerful  hand  can  raise  us  up. 

5  Tby  powerful  consolations  cheer; 

Thy  smiles  suppress  the  deep-fetched  sigh; 
Thy  hand  can  dry  the  trickling  tear, 
That  secret  wets  the  orphan's  eye. 

6  Thus  far  sustained,  and  clothed  and  fed, 
Through  life's  tumultuous  scenes  we've  come; 


282  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  lead,  and  bring  us  safely  home. 

388  7s.  4  lines. 

Encouragement  to  Prayer. 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer; 
He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring ; 
For  his  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin, 
Lord  remove  this  load  of  sin  ! 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord !  I  come  to  thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast; 

There  thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  As  the  image  in  the  glass 
Answers  the  beholder's  face  ; 
Thus  unto  my  heart  appear, 
Print  thine  own  resemblance  there. 

6  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  thy  love  my  spirit  cheer ; 

As  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

7  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew  ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 


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389  L.  M. 

Watchfulness  and  Prayer. 

OUR  Saviour's  words  are,  "  Watch   and 
pray;" 
Lord,  make  us  willing  to  obey, 
Able  thy  counsel  to  fulfil ; 
From  thee  must  come  both  power  and  will. 

2  The  wisdom  from  above  impart, 

To  keep  our  hand,  our  tongue,  our  heart, 
In  thought,  word,  deed — that  so  we  may 
Pray,  while  we  watch ;  watch,  while  we  pray. 

3  Lest  while  we  watch,  and  fear  no  snare, 
We  fall  into  neglect  of  prayer  ; 

Or,  while  we  pray,  and  watch  not,  sin 
Creep,  like  a  subtle  serpent,  in. 

4  When,  by  an  evil  world  beset, 
Allurements  smile,  or  dangers  threat, 
Well  let  us  watch  our  Master's  eye, 
To  pray  for  faith  to  fight  or  fly. 

5  Our  strength  be  his  Omnipotence; 
His  truth  our  sole  and  sure  defence; 
His  grace  can  help  the  feeblest  saint 
To  watch  and  pray,  and  never  faint. 

6  For  he  who  hath  commanded  thus, 

Oft  watched  and  prayed  on  earth  for  us, 
And  still,  with  interceding  love, 
Watches  and  prays  for  us  above. 

390  S.  M. 

The  Importunate  Widow. 

OUR  Lord,  who  knows  full  well 
The  heart  of  every  saint; 


284  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Invites  us  by  a  parable, 
To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear, 

We  never  plead  in  vain  ; 
Yet  we  must  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Though  unbelief  suggest, 

Why  should  we  longer  wait? 
He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest, 
But  be  importunate. 

4  'Twas  thus  a  widow  poor, 

Without  support  or  friend, 
Beset  the  unjust  judge's  door, 
And  gained  at  last,  her  end. 

5  For  her  he  little  cared, 

As  little  for  the  laws; 
Nor  God,  nor  man  did  he  regard, 
Yet  he  espoused  her  cause. 

6  She  urged  him  day  and  night, 

Would  no  denial  take; 
At  length  he  said,  "  I'll  do  her  right, 
For  my  own  quiet  sake." 

7  And  shall  not  Jesus  hear 

His  chosen  when  they  cry? 
Yes,  though  he  may  a  while  forbear, 
He'll  help  them  from  on  high. 

8  His  nature,  truth,  and  love, 

Engage  him  on  their  side; 
When  they  are  grieved,  his  bowels  move, 
And  can  they  be  denied  ? 

9  Then  let  us  earnest  be, 

And  never  faint  in  prayer, 
He  loves  our  importunity, 

And  makes  our  cause  his  care. 


PRAYER  AND  WATCHFULNESS.  285 

391  C.  M. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

FATHER  of  all !  we  bow  to  Thee, 
Who  dwellest  in  heaven,  adored; 
But  present  still,  through  all  thy  works, 
The  Universal  Lord. 

2  For  ever  hallowed  be  thy  Name, 

By  all  beneath  the  skies ; 
And  let  thy  kingdom  still  advance, 
Till  grace  to  glory  rise. 

3  A  grateful  homage  let  us  yield, 

With  hearts  resigned  to  Thee; 
And  as  in  heaven  thy  will  is  done, 
On  earth  so  let  it  be  ! 

4  From  day  to  day  we  humbly  own 

The  hand  that  feeds  us  still : 
Give  us  our  bread,  and  teach  to  rest 
Contented  in  thy  will. 

5  Our  sins  before  Thee  we  confess: 

Oh  may  they  be  forgiven  ! 
As  we  to  others  mercy  show, 
We  mercy  beg  from  heaven. 

6  Still  let  thy  grace  our  lives  direct, 

From  evil  guard  our  way; 
And  in  temptation's  fatal  path 
Permit  us  not  to  stray. 

7  For  thine  the  power,  the  kingdom  thine, 

All  glory's  due  to  Thee; 
Thine  from  eternity  they  were, 
And  thine  shall  ever  be. 


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286  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

392  8s. 

Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  our  Father  in  heaven, 
Be  hallowed  thy  glorious  name, 
To  thee  let  the  kingdom  be  given, 
Thy  will  we  acknowledge  supreme. 

2  We  would  by  thy  bounty  be  fed, 

By  infinite  mercy  forgiven, 
Nor  into  temptation  be  led, 
Nor  into  sad  evils  be  driven. 

3  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  O  Lord, 

The  power  and  glory  are  thine, 
Be  for  ever  and  ever  adored, 
On  earth  as  in  heaven  divine. 

393  12s. 

Seamen's  Prayer  in  Danger. 

WHEN   through  the  torn  sail  the  wild 
tempest  is  streaming, 
When  o'er  the  dark  wave  the  red  lightning 

is  gleaming, 
Nor  hope  lends  a  ray,  the   poor   seaman  to 

cherish, 
We  fly  to  our  Maker  !  "  Save,  Lord !  or  we 
perish." 

2  O  Jesus!  once  rocked  on  the  breast  of  the 

billow, 
Aroused  by  the  shriek  of  despair  from  thy 

pillow, 
Now  seated  in  glory,  the  mariner  cherish, 
Who  cries  in  his  anguish,  "  Save,  Lord  !  or 

we  perish." 


PRAYER  AND  WATCHFULNESS.  287 

3  And,  O !  when  the  whirlwind  of  passion  is 

raging-, 
When  sin  in  our  hearts  his  wild  warfare  is 

waging, 
Then  send  down  thy  grace,  thy  redeemed  to 

cherish, 
Rebuke  the  destroyer  ;  "  Save,  Lord !  or  we= 

perish." 

394  8s,  6s. 

Watchfulness. 

LIFE  is  a  sea,  how  fair  its  face  ; 
How  smooth  its  dimpling  waters  pace, 
Its  canopy  how  pure  ! 
But  rocks  below,  and  tempests  sleep, 
Insidious,  o'er  the  glassy  deep, 
Nor  leave  an  hour  secure. 

2  Life  is  a  wilderness,  beset 

With  tangling  thorns,  and  treacherous  net, 

And  prowled  by  beasts  of  prey; 
One  path  alone  conducts  aright, 
One  narrow  path  with  little  light ; 
A  thousand  lead  astray. 

3  Life  is  a  warfare,  and  alike 
Prepared  to  parley,  or  to  strike, 

The  practised  foe  draw  nigh. 
O,  hold  no  truce  !  less  dangerous  far 
To  stand,  and  all  his  phalanx  dare, 

Than  trust  his  specious  lie. 

4  Whate'er  its  form,  whate'er  its  flow, 
While  life  is  lent  to  man  below, 

One  duty  stands  confessed, 
To  watch  incessant,  firm  of  mind, 
And  watch  where'er  the  post  assigned, 

And  leave  to  God  the  rest. 


288  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

5  'Twas  while  they  watched,  the  shepherd 

swains 
Heard  angels  strike  to  angel  strains 

The  songs  of  heavenly  love: 
Blest  harmony !  that  far  excels 
All  music  else  on  earth  that  dwells, 

Or  e'er  was  tuned  above. 

6  'Twas  while  they  watched,  the  sages  traced 
The  star  that  every  star  effaced 

With  new  and  nobler  shine: 
They  followed,  and  it  led  the  way 
To  where  the  infant  Saviour  lay, 

And  gave  them  light  divine. 

7  'Twas  while  they  watched,  with  lamp  in  hand, 
And  oil  well  stored,  the  virgin  band 

The  bridal  pomp  descried; 
They  joined  it,  and  the  heavenly  gate, 
That  oped  to  them  its  glorious  state, 

Was  closed  on  all  beside. 

8  Watch  !  watch  and  pray  !  in  suffering  hour 
Thus  He  exclaimed  who  felt  its  power, 

And  triumphed  in  the  strife  ; 
Victor  of  death  !  thy  voice  1  hear: 
Fain  would  I  watch  with  holy  fear, 
Would  watch  and  pray  through  life's  career 

And  only  cease  with  life. 


395  L.  M. 

Conformity  to  Christ. 

JESUS,  my  Saviour,  let  me  be 
More  perfectly  conformed  to  thee; 
Implant  each  grace,  each  sin  dethrone, 
And  form  my  temper  like  thine  own. 


GRACES  OF  A  BELIEVER.  289 

2  My  foe,  when  hungry,  let  me  feed, 
Share  in  his  grief,  supply  his  need ; 
The  haughty  frown  may  I  not  fear, 
But  with  a  lowly  meekness  bear. 

3  To  others  let  me  always  give, 
What  I  from  others  would  receive ; 
Good  deeds  for  evil  ones  return, 

Nor  when  provoked,  with  anger  burn. 

4  This  will  proclaim  how  bright  and  fair 
The  precepts  of  the  gospel  are; 

And  God  himself,  the  God  of  love, 
His  own  resemblance  will  approve. 

S!>6  L.  M. 

Hope  in  God. 

THE  God  of  my  salvation  lives ; 
My  nobler  life  he  will  sustain ; 
His  word  immortal  vigour  gives, 
Nor  shall  my  glorious  hopes  be  vain. 

2  Thy  presence,  Lord,  can  cheer  my  heart 

Though  every  earthly  comfort  die ; 
Thy  smile  can  bid  my  pains  depart, 
And  raise  my  sacred  pleasures  high. 

3  O,  let  me  hear  thy  blissful  voice, 

Inspiring  life  and  joy  divine  ! 
The  barren  desert  shall  rejoice; 
'Tis  paradise,  if  thou  art  mine ! 

3f*7  L.  M. 

Delights  of  Christian  Love. 

OF  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know, 
Jesus,  thy  love  exceeds  the  rest; 
Love  the  best  blessings  here  below, 
The  nearest  image  of  the  blest. 


290  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

2  While  we  are  held  in  thine  embrace, 

There's  not  a  thought  attempts  to  rove: 
Each  smile  upon  thy  beauteous  face 
Fixes,  and  charms,  and  fires  our  love. 

3  While  of  thy  absence  we  complain, 

And  long,  or  weep  in  all  we  do, 
There's  a  strange  pleasure  in  the  pain ; 
And  tears  have  their  own  sweetness  too. 

4  When  round  the  courts  by  day  we  rove, 

Or  ask  the  watchman  of  the  night 
For  some  kind  tidings  of  our  love, 
Thy  very  name  creates  delight. 

5  Jesus,  our  God,  yet  rather  come  ! 

Our  eyes  would  dwell  upon  thy  face : 
'Tis  best  to  see  our  Lord  at  home, 
And  feel  the  presence  of  his  grace. 

308  8s,  7s. 

Prayer  for  the  Graces  of  the  Spirit, 

LOVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 
Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down  I 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling. 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown ; 
Jesus!  thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art;. 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 
Enter  every  longing  heart! 

2  Breathe,  O  breathe  thy  loving  Spirit, 

Into  every  troubled  breast ! 
Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest : 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be, 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 


GRACES  OF  A  BELIEVER.  291 

3  Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  now  thy  life  receive ! 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave  ! 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  thee  as  thine  hosts  above; 
Pray,  and  praise  thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  thy  precious  love. 

4  Finish  then  thy  new  creation, 

Pure,  unspotted  may  we  be  : 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 

Perfectly  secured  by  thee  ! 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

399  10s  &  lis. 

The  Triumph  of  Faith. 
EGONE  unbelief! 
My  Saviour  is  near, 
And  for  my  relief, 
Will  surely  appear: 
By  prayer  let  me  wrestle,  and  he  will  perform; 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel,  I  smile  at  the  storm. 

Though  dark  be  my  way, 

Since  he  is  my  guide, 

'Tis  mine  to  obey, 

'Tis  his  to  provide  : 
Though  cisterns  be  broken,  and  creatures  all 

fail, 
The  word  he  has  spoken  shall  surely  prevail. 

His  love,  in  time  past. 
Forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last, 
In  trouble  to  sink  ; 


B' 


2!)2  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Each  sweet  Ebenezer,  I  have  in  review, 
Confirms  his  good  pleasure  to  help  me  quite 
through.  i 

4  Why  should  I  complain 
Of  want  and  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain  ? 
He  told  me  no  less. 

The  heirs  of  salvation,  I  know  from  his  word, 
Through  much  tribulation  must  follow  their 
Lord. 

5  Since  all  that  I  meet 
Shall  work  for  my  good, 
The  bitter  is  sweet, 
The  medicine  food: 

Though  painful  at  present,  'twill  cease  before 

long, 
And  then,  O  how  pleasant  the  conqueror's 

song ! 

40O  L.  M. 

Humility. 

THUS  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One, 
"  I  sit  upon  my  holy  throne  ; 
My  name  is  God;  1  dwell  on  high  ; 
Dwell  in  my  own  eternity. 

2  "  But  I  descend  to  worlds  below; 
On  earth  I  have  a  mansion  too ; 
The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 
Is  an  abode  of  my  delight. 

3  "  The  humble  soul  my  words  revive, 
I  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live: 
Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  find, 
And  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind. 


GRACES  OF  A  BELIEVER.  293 

4  "  When  I  contend  against  their  sin, 

I  make  them  know  how  vile  they've  been ; 
But  should  my  wrath  for  ever  smoke, 
Their  souls  would  sink  beneath  my  stroke." 

5  O  may  thy  pardoning  grace  be  nigh, 
Lest  we  should  faint,  despair,  and  die! 
Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 
The  methods  of  thy  chastening  love. 


401  C.  M. 

Love  to  Christ. 

MY  God !  thou  hast  my  purest  love, 
Though  not  from  fear  of  hell ; 
Nor  for  the  hopes  of  bliss  above, 
Where  haters  cannot  dwell. 

2  For  me,  my  Jesus  !  thou  didst  groan, 
While  scoffs,  and  nails,  and  spear 
And  countless  pangs,  Jehovah's  frown 
Brought  darkness  and  despair. 

3  For  me,  a  rebel  to  my  God, 
Thy  bloody  sweat  did  roll, 

And  anguish,  like  a  swelling  flood, 
O'erwhelmed  thy  patient  soul. 

4  For  me  didst  thou  resign  thy  breath, 
And  when  upon  the  cross, 
Embraced  me,  rescued  by  thy  death 
From  an  eternal  loss. 

5  And  can  such  sufferings  fail  to  move 
My  dearest  Lord,  my  heart  ? 

Shall  not  my  bosom  flame  with  love 
To  thee,  for  what  thou  art  ? 

6  Such  as  then  was  thy  love  to  me 
When  Calvary  saw  thee  die ; 

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294  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Such  is,  and  shall  be  mine  to  thee 
My  King  !  my  God  most  High  ! 

402  8s.  Double. 

Chief  Object  of  a  Believer's  Love. 

HOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see ; 
Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  and  sweet  flow- 
ers, 
Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  with  me; 
The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim, 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay ; 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 
December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice  ; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 

And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice: 
I  should  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 

Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear; 
No  mortal  so  happy  as  I, 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resigned ; 
No  changes  of  season  or  place, 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind ; 
While  blessed  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear ; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song; 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 
And  why  are  my  winters  so  long? 


GRACES  OF  A  BELIEVER.  295 

O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 
Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore  ; 

Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high, 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 


403  C.  M. 

Love  to  Christ. 

HOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear  ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  Name  !  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding  place; 
My  never  failing  treasury,  rilled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus  !  my  Shepherd,  Husband,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then  I  would  thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 


296  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

404  L.  M. 

The  Beatitudes. 

BLEST  are  the  humble  souls  that  see 
Their  emptiness  and  poverty; 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart; 
The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 

A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes. 

3  Blest  are  the  meek  who  stand  afar 
From  rage,  and  passion,  noise  and  war; 
God  will  secure  their  happy  state, 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great. 

4  Blest  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace, 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness; 
They  shall  be  well  supplied  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

5  Blest  are  the  men  whose  bowels  move, 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love; 
From  Christ  the  Lord  shall  they  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

6  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean, 
From  the  defiling  power  of  sin; 

With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

7  Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife; 
They  shall  be  called  the  heirs  of  bliss, 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 


GRACES  OF  A  BELIEVER.  297 

8  Blest  are  the  sufferers,  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake, 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 

405  C.  M. 

Confidence  in  Christ. 

I'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
Nor  to  defend  his  cause, 
Maintain  the  honour  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God  !  I  know  his  name, 

His  name  is  all  my  trust; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  Father's  face, 
And  in  the  new  Jerusalem 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

406  S.  M. 

Love  to  an  Unseen  Saviour. 

NOT  with  our  mortal  eyes 
Have  we  beheld  the  Lord ; 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 
And  love  him  in  his  word. 

2  On  earth  we  want  the  sight 
Of  our  Redeemer's  face, 
Yet,  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 


^yo  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

3  And  when  we  taste  thy  love, 
Our  joys  divinely  grow, 
Unspeakable,  like  those  above, 
And  heaven  begins  below. 

407  C.  M. 

Christian  Love. 

HAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 
Where  love  inspires  the  breast; 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swift  obedience  move  ; 
The  devils  know  and  tremble  too; 
But  devils  cannot  love. 

3  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

4  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away, 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 

408  L.  M. 

Christian  Consistency. 

SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  Gospel  we  profess  ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God  : 
When  his  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 


GRACES  OF  A  BELIEVER.  299 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride; 

While  justice,  temperance,  truth,  and  love, 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

409  L.  M. 

Love  Essential  to  Religion. 

HAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found 
Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell; 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store, 
To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor, 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name : 

4  If  love  to  God,  and  love  to  men, 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain  : 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 


410  C.  M. 

Sincerity  in  Worship. 

OD  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise, 
He  sees  our  inmost  mind ; 


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300  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honour  can  appear  ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies; 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground  ; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice, 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  ways, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 


411  CM. 

Christian  Characteristics. 

GRACE,  like  an  uncorrupted  seed, 
Abides  and  reigns  within: 
Immortal  principles  forbid 
The  sons  of  God  to  sin. 

2  They  find  access  at  every  hour 

To  God  within  the  veil ; 
Hence  they  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 

3  O  happy  souls!  O  glorious  state 

Of  overflowing  grace; 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat, 
And  see  his  lovely  face. 

4  Lord,  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne ; 

Call  me  a  child  of  thine; 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 


GRACES  OF  A  BELIEVER.  301 

5  There  shed  thy  choicest  love  abroad, 
And  make  my  comforts  strong  : 
Then  shall  I  say,  "  My  Father,  God," 
With  an  unwavering  tongue. 

41 2  CM. 

Confidence  in  the  Promises. 

OUR  God  !  how  firm  his  promise  stands  ! 
E'en  when  he  hides  his  face, 
He  trusts  in  our  Redeemer's  hands 
His  glory  and  his  grace. 

2  Then  why,  my  soul,  these  sad  complaints, 

Since  Christ  and  we  are  one  ? 
Thy  God  is  faithful  to  his  saints, 
Is  faithful  to  his  Son. 

3  Beneath  his  smiles  my  heart  has  lived, 

And  part  of  heaven  possessed  ; 
I  praise  his  name  for  grace  received, 
And  trust  him  for  the  rest. 

413  CM. 

Joyful  Confidence  and  Hope. 

MY  God  !  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights  ! 

2  In  darkest  shades  if  he  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun  ! 
He  is  my  soul's  bright  morning  star, 
And  he  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers,  I  am  his  ! 


302  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
To  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I'd  break  through  every  foe; 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith, 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through. 

414  CM. 

Rejoicing  in  Christ. 

FROM  thee,  my  God,  my  joy  shall  rise, 
And  run  eternal  rounds, 
Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies, 
And  all  created  bounds. 

2  The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul, 

Shall  death  itself  outbrave  ; 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind, 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

3  There,  where  my  blest  Redeemer  reigns, 

In  heaven's  unmeasured  space, 
I'll  spend  a  long  eternity 
In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 

4  Dear  Saviour !  every  smile  of  thine 

Shall  fresh  endearments  bring  ; 

And  new  delights  and  constant  joys 

Shall  from  thy  presence  spring. 

415  C.  M. 

Christian  Trust. 

OTHOU,  my  light,  my  life,  my  joy, 
My  glory,  and  my  all; 
Unsent  by  thee,  no  good  can  come, 
Nor  evil  can  befall. 


PRIVILEGES  OF  BELIEVERS.  303 

2  Such  are  thy  schemes  of  providence, 

And  methods  of  thy  grace, 

That  I  may  safely  trust  in  thee, 

Through  all  the  wilderness. 

3  'Tis  thine  outstretched  and  powerful  arm 

Upholds  me  in  the  way; 
And  thy  rich  bounty  well  supplies 
The  wants  of  every  day. 

4  For  such  compassions,  O  my  God! 

Ten  thousand  thanks  are  due ; 

For  such  compassions,  I  esteem 

Ten  thousand  thanks  too  few. 


416  CM. 

Access  to  God  by  Christ. 
IOME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 


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Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there, 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

2  Once  'twas  a  seat  of  dreadful  wrath, 

And  shot  devouring  flame  : 
Our  God  appeared  consuming  fire, 
And  Vengeance  was  his  name. 

3  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jesus'  blood 

That  calmed  his  frowning  face, 
That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  throne, 
And  turned  the  wrath  to  grace. 

4  Now  we  may  bow  before  his  feet, 

And  venture  near  the  Lord  ! 
No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 
Nor  double  flaming  sword. 

5  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss, 

Are  opened  by  the  Son  ; 


304  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 
And  reach  the  eternal  throne. 

6  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring, 
Great  Advocate  on  high  ; 
And  glory  to  the  Almighty  King, 
That  lays  his  fury  by. 

417  L.  M. 

Evidences  of  Grace. 
URE  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh, 


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'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart; 
Else  would  my  hope  for  ever  die, 
And  every  cheering  ray  depart. 

2  When  some  kind  promise  cheers  my  soul, 
Do  I  not  find  his  healing  voice, 

The  tempest  of  my  fears  control, 
And  bid  my  drooping  powers  rejoice  ? 

3  Whene'er  to  call  the  Saviour  mine, 
With  ardent  wish  my  heart  aspires; 
Can  it  be  Jess  than  power  divine, 
Which  animates  these  strong  desires. 

4  What  less  than  thine  almighty  word, 
Can  raise  my  heart  from  earth  and  dust, 
And  bid  me  cleave  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
My  life,  my  treasure,  and  my  trust  ? 

5  And  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say 
I  love  my  God,  and  taste  his  grace, 
Lord,  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray, 

Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace? 

6  Let  thy  kind  Spirit  in  my  heart, 
For  ever  dwell,  O  God  of  love, 

And  light,  and  heavenly  peace  impart, 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 


PRIVILEGES  OF  BELIEVERS.  305 

418  L.  M. 

Glorying  in  Christ. 

JESUS!  and  shall  it  ever  be 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee? 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days. 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine, 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine- 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon  ; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  Morning-Star!  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ! 
No ;  when  I  blush — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  empty  pride 
I'll  boast  a  Saviour  crucified 
And  O,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me  ! 

419  L.  M. 

The  true  Glory  of  the  Christian. 

THE  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great, 
Maintains  his  universal  state: 
O'er  all  the  earth  his  power  extends, 
All  heaven  before  his  footstool  bends. 

2  Yet  justice  still  with  power  presides, 
And  mercy  all  his  empire  guides; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  his  delight, 
And  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight. 


306  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

3  No  more,  ye  wise,  your  wisdom  boast, 
No  more,  ye  strong,  your  valour  trust; 
No  more,  ye  rich,  survey  your  store, 
Elate  with  heaps  of  shining  ore. 

4  Glory,  ye  saints,  in  this  alone, 

That  God,  your  God,  to  you  is  known ; 
That  you  have  owned  his  sovereign  sway, 
That  you  have  felt  his  cheering  ray. 

5  Our  wisdom,  wealth,  and  power  we  find, 
In  our  Jehovah  all  combined; 

On  him  we  fix  our  roving  eyes, 
And  all  our  souls  in  raptures  rise. 

6  All  else,  which  we  our  treasure  call, 
May  in  one  fatal  moment  fall; 

But  what  their  happiness  can  move, 
Whom  God,  the  blessed,  deigns  to  love  ? 

420  C.  M. 

Christians  Drawn  with  Cords  of  Love. 

MY  God,  what  gentle  cords  are  thine  ! 
How  soft,  and  yet  how  strong  ! 
While  power,  and  truth,  and  love  combine, 
To  draw  our  souls  along. 

2  Thou  sawest  us  crushed  beneath  the  yoke 

Of  Satan  and  of  sin  ; 
Thy  hand  the  iron  bondage  broke, 
Our  worthless  hearts  to  win. 

3  The  guilt  of  twice  ten  thousand  sins 

One  offering  takes  away; 
And  grace,  when  first  the  war  begins, 
Secures  the  crowning  day. 

4  Comfort  through  all  this  vale  of  tears, 

In  rich  profusion  flows, 


PRIVILEGES  OF  BELIEVERS.  307 

And  glory  of  unnumbered  years 
Eternity  bestows. 

5  Drawn  by  such  cords,  we  onward  move, 
Till  round  thy  throne  we  meet; 
And  captives  in  the  chains  of  love, 
Embrace  our  Conqueror's  feet. 

421  L.  M. 

Glorying  in  the  Redeemer. 

FAREWELL,  ye  transitory  things, 
The  wealth  of  kingdoms  and  of  kings; 
A  nobler  object  far  than  you, 
Appears  to  my  enraptured  view. 

2  Jesus  !  in  whom  all  glories  meet, 
Holy  and  just,  and  good  and  great 
Ever  compassionate  and  kind, 

My  Saviour,  Advocate,  and  Friend. 

3  His  blood  redeemed  my  guilty  soul, 
On  him  I  all  my  burdens  roll ; 
From  him  I  seek,  in  him  possess, 
Wisdom  and  strength  and  righteousness. 

4  His  praise  shall  all  my  powers  employ, 
My  present  hope,  my  future  joy  ; 

For  him  I  count  my  gain  but  loss, 
And  glory  only  in  his  cross. 

422  C.  M. 

Communion  with  Christ. 

JESUS,  my  Saviour,  bind  me  fast, 
In  cords  of  heavenly  love; 
Then  sweetly  draw  me  to  thy  breast, 
Nor  let  me  thence  remove. 


308  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

2  Draw  me  from  all  created  good, 

From  self,  the  world,  and  sin; 
To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 
And  make  me  pure  within. 

3  Oh  lead  me  to  thy  mercy  seat, 

Attract  me  nearer  still; 
Draw  me,  like  Mary,  to  thy  feet, 
To  sit  and  learn  thy  will. 

4  Oh  draw  me  by  thy  providence, 

Thy  Spirit  and  thy  word, 
From  all  the  things  of  time  and  sense, 
To  thee,  my  gracious  Lord. 


423  7s.  Double. 

Christians  Trusting  in  the  Fulness  of  Christ. 

JESUS  !  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  ! 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 
O,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me; 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  staid, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find ! 


PRIVILEGES  OF  BELIEVERS.  309 

Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 
Heal  the  sick  and  lead  the  blind  : 

Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 
I  am  all  unrighteousness, 

Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin, 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound ; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within  ; 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  : 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

434  L.  M. 

Peace  of  Conscience. 
WEET   peace  of  conscience,  heavenly 


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guest: 

Come  fix  thy  mansion  in  my  breast, 
Dispel  my  doubts,  my  fears  control, 
And  heal  the  anguish  of  my  soul. 

2  Come,  smiling  hope,  and  joy  sincere, 
Come,  make  your  constant  dwelling  here; 
Still  let  your  presence  cheer  my  heart, 
Nor  sin  compel  jou  to  depart. 

3  Thou  God  of  hope,  and  peace  divine, 
O,  make  these  sacred  pleasures  mine  ! 
Forgive  my  sins,  my  fears  remove, 
And  send  the  tokens  of  thy  love. 

4  Then,  should  mine  eyes,  without  a  tear, 
See  death,  with  all  his  terrors  near; 
My  heart  should  then  in  death  rejoice, 
And  raptures  tune  my  faltering  voice. 

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310  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

425  L.  M. 

The  Believer  Comforted. 

COME,  ye  who  know  the  Saviour's  love, 
And  his  indulgent  mercies  prove  ; 
In  cheerful  songs  his  praise  express, 
For  he'll  not  leave  you  comfortless. 

2  He  ever  acts  the  Saviour's  part, 
With  strong  compassions  in  his  heart; 
The  least  and  weakest  saint  he'll  bless, 
Nor  will  he  leave  him  comfortless. 

3  His  wisdom,  goodness,  power,  and  care, 
They  largely,  sweetly,  daily  share; 

He  will  their  every  fear  suppress, 
Nor  will  he  leave  them  comfortless. 

4  While  they  sojourners  are  below, 
And  travel  through  this  world  of  woe, 
In  storms  and  floods  of  deep  distress, 
He  will  not  leave  them  comfortless, 

5  So  when  they  pass  death's  gloomy  vale, 
And  flesh  and  strength  together  fail, 
Their  dying  lips  shall  then  confess, 

He  does  not  leave  them  comfortless. 

6  When  they  at  last  shall  meet  above, 
In  the  blest  world  of  joy  and  love, 
Their  raptured  songs  will  then  express, 
He  has  not  left  them  comfortless. 

7  Thanks  to  thy  name,  our  dearest  Lord 
For  every  promise  in  thy  word ; 

But,  O,  with  this  our  hearts  impress, 
"  I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless." 


PRIVILEGES  OF  BELIEVERS.  311 

426  L.  M. 

Safety  in  the  Cross. 

WHY  droops  my  soul  with  grief  opprest? 
Why  these  wild  tumults  in  my  breast  ? 
Is  there  no  balm  to  heal  my  wound  ? 
No  kind  physician  to  be  found  ? 

2  Yes,  in  the  gospel's  faithful  lines, 
Jehovah's  boundless  mercy  shines; 
There,  drest  in  love,  the  Saviour  stands, 
With  pitying  heart,  and  bleeding  hands! 

3  Raise  to  the  cross  thy  weeping  eyes ; 
Behold  the  Prince  of  Glory  dies  ! 
He  dies,  extended  on  the  tree, 
Thence  sheds  a  sovereign  balm  for  me. 

4  Dear  Saviour,  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 
Here  to  receive  a  cure  or  die  ! 
But  grace  forbids  that  painful  fear, 
Infinite  grace,  which  triumphs  here! 

5  Expand,  my  soul,  with  holy  joy, 
Hosannas  be  thy  best  employ; 
Salvation  thy  eternal  theme, 

And  swell  the  song  with  Jesus'  name. 

427  C.  M. 

Vital  Union  to  Christ. 

JESUS,  we  sing  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  calls  poor  worms  thy  own  ; 
Gives  us  among  thy  saints  a  place, 
To  make  thy  glories  known. 

2  Allied  to  thee  our  vital  head 

We  live,  and  grow,  and  thrive: 
From  thee  divided,  each  is  dead, 
When  most  he  seems  alive. 


312  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

3  Thy  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above, 

Here  join  in  sweet  accord : 
One  body  all  in  mutual  love, 
And  thou,  our  common  Lord. 

4  May  faith  from  thee  each  hour  derive, 

Supplies  with  fresh  delight; 
While  death  and  hell  in  vain  shall  strive 
This  bond  to  disunite. 

5  Thou  the  whole  body  wilt  present 

Before  thy  Father's  face  ; 
Nor  shall  a  wrinkle  or  a  spot 
Its  beauteous  form  disgrace. 

428  C.  M. 

Believer's  Comfort  in  Life  and  Death. 

JOY  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow 
In  nature's  barren  soil ; 
All  we  can  boast,  till  Christ  we  know, 
Is  vanity  and  toil. 

2  But  where  the  Lord  has  planted  grace, 

And  made  his  glories  known; 
There  fruits  of  heavenly  joy  and  peace 
Are  found,  and  there  alone. 

3  A  bleeding  Saviour  seen  by  faith, 

A  sense  of  pardoning  love, 
A  hope  that  triumphs  over  death, 
Give  joys  like  those  aLove. 

4  To  take  a  glimpse  within  the  veil ; 

To  know  that  God  is  mine; 
Are  springs  of  joy,  that  never  fail, 
Unspeakable,  divine ! 

5  These  are  the  joys  which  satisfy, 

And  sanctify  the  mind : 


PRIVILEGES  OF  BELIEVERS.  313 

Which  make  the  spirit  mount  on  high, 
And  leave  the  world  behind. 

6  No  more,  believers,  mourn  your  lot; 
But  since  you  are  the  Lord's 
Resign  to  them,  that  know  him  not, 
Such  joys  as  earth  affords. 

429  C.  M. 

It  is  well. 

IT  shall  be  well,  let  sinners  know, 
With  those,  who  love  the  Lord ; 
His  saints  have  always  found  it  so, 
When  resting  on  his  word. 

•2  Peace,  then,  ye  chastened  sons  of  God, 
Why  let  your  sorrows  swell  ? 
Wisdom  directs  your  father's  rod, 
His  word  says,  it  is  well. 

3  Though  you  may  trials  sharp  endure, 

From  sin  or  death,  or  hell ; 
Your  heavenly  Father's  love  is  sure, 
And  therefore,  it  is  well. 

4  Soon  will  your  sorrows  all  be  o'er, 

And  you  shall  sweetly  tell, 
On  Canaan's  calm  and  pleasant  shore, 
That  all  at  last  is  well. 

430  8s,  &  7s. 

Sitting  at  the  Foot  of  the  Cross. 

SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
Which  before  the  Cross  I  spend, 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing 
From  the  sinner's  dying  friend. 


314  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

2  Here  Til  sit  for  ever  viewing 

Mercy's  streams  in  streams  of  blood  ; 
Precious  drops  1  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 

Low  before  his  Cross  to  lie; 

While  I  see  divine  compassion 

Floating  in  his  languid  eye. 

4  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 

While  upon  the  Cross  I  gaze ; 
Love  I  much !  I'm  more  forgiven; 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

5  Love,  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

With  my  tears,  my  feet  I  bathe, 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

6  May  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling, 
In  all  need  to  Jesus  go ; 
Prove  his  wounds  each  day  more  healing 
And  himself  more  fully  know. 

431  CM. 

Rejoicing  in  Christ. 

OH,  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  dear  Redeemer's  praise; 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace! 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honours  of  thy  name. 

3  JESUS,  the  name  that  calms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease ; 


PRIVILEGES  OF  BELIEVERS.  315 

'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears  ; 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean; 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 

5  Let  us  obey,  we  then  shall  know, 

Shall  feel  our  sins  forgiven  : 
Anticipate  our  heaven  below, 
And  own  that  love  is  heaven. 

432  C.  M. 

Believers  Looking  to  Calvary. 

THERE  is  a  sacred,  hallowed  spot 
Oft  present  to  my  eye  ; 
By  saints  it  ne'er  can  be  forgot, 
'Tis  much-loved  Calvary. 

2  Eventful  mount !  oh,  what  a  scene 

Of  love  and  agony 
Was  there  displayed,  when  Christ  was  seen 
Suffering  on  Calvary ! 

3  'Twas  there  he  vanquished  hell  and  death  ; 

And,  with  a  conqueror's  cry, 
"  'Tis  finished  !"  he  resigned  his  breath 
On  much-loved  Calvary. 

4  Endeared  mount !  for  earthly  joys 

Let  others  pass  thee  by  ; 
Earth's  transient  scenes  and  fading  toys 
I'll  leave  for  Calvary. 

5  When  fainting  under  guilt's  dread  load, 

Then  to  the  cross  I'll  fly; 
And  trust  the  merit  of  that  blood 
Which  flows  from  Calvary. 


316  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

6  Whene'er  I  feel  temptation's  power, 

On  Jesus  I'll  rely  ; 
And  in  the  sharp  conflicting  hour 
Repair  to  Calvary. 

7  And  when  around  the  feast  of  love, 

Then  will  I  fix  mine  eye 
On  him  who  intercedes  above, 
Who  bled  on  Calvary. 

8  When  the  dread  scene  of  death,  the  last 

Important  hour  draws  nigh, 
Then,  with  my  dying  eyes,  I'll  cast 
A  look  on  Calvary. 

433  C.  M. 

Hope  and  Triumph. 

LIFE  has  a  soft  and  silver  thread, 
Nor  is  it  drawn  too  long; 
Yet  when  my  vaster  hopes  persuade, 
I'm  willing  to  be  gone. 

2  Fast  as  you  please  roll  down  the  hill, 

And  haste  away,  my  years; 
Or  I  can  wait  my  Father's  will, 
And  dwell  beneath  the  spheres. 

3  Rise  glorious  every  future  sun, 

Gild  all  my  following  days ; 
But  make  the  last  dear  moment  known, 
By  well  distinguished  rays. 

434  S.  M. 

Believer'' s  Safety  in  the  Church. 

OH  cease  my  wandering  soul, 
On  restless  wing  to  rove ; 
All  the  wide  world  to  either  pole, 
Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 


PRIVILEGES  OF  BELIEVERS.  317 

•2  Behold  the  ark  of  God, 
Behold  the  open  door; 
Hasten  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

3  There,  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 

There,  sweet  shall  be  my  rest, 
And  every  longing  satisfied, 
With  full  salvation  blessed. 

435  S.  M. 

Union  with  Christ. 

DEAR  Saviour,  we  are  thine 
By  everlasting  bands: 
Our  names,  our  hearts,  we  would  resign, 
And  souls,  into  thy  hands. 

2  Accepted  for  thy  sake, 

And  justified  by  faith, 
We  of  thy  righteousness  partake, 
And  find  in  thee  our  life. 

3  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave, 

With  ever  growing  zeal ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
O  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

4  Thy  spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee  our  head  : 
Shall  form  us  to  thy  image  bright, 
That  we  thy  paths  may  tread. 

5  Death  may  our  souls  divide 

From  these  abodes  of  clay; 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side, 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

6  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 

Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear  ? 

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318  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Since  he  in  heaven  hath  fixed  his  throne, 
He'll  fix  his  members  there. 

436  S.  M. 

Christian  Fellowship. 

BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love! 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds, 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  : 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts,  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear, 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again.. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin  we  shall  be  free ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign, 
Through  all  eternity. 

437  C.  M. 

Fellowship  with  the  Saints. 

COME  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
That  have  obtained  the  prize ; 


BROTHERLY  LOVE.  319 

And  on  the  eagle  wings  oflove, 
To  joy  celestial  rise. 

2  Let  saints  below  his  praises  sing, 

With  those  to  glory  gone  ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King, 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one, 

3  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him, 

One  church  above,  beneath  : 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  commands  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

5  Ten  thousand  to  their  endless  home, 

This  solemn  moment  fly; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  be  our  constant  guide, 

Then  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  the  cold  waves  of  death  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

438  C  M. 

Brotherly  Love. 

HOW  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, 
When  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  his  word  ! 

2  O  may  we  feel  each  brother's  sigh, 
And  with  him  bear  a  part : 
May  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart. 


320  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

3  Free  us  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  fix  above  ; 
May  each  his  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love. 

4  Let  love  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flow ; 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem, 
In  every  action  glow. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven,  that  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 

439  7s.  4  lines. 

Christian  Union. 

JESUS,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee, 
Let  us  in  thy  name  agree ; 
Show  thyself  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
Bid  contention  ever  cease. 

2  Make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind, 
Courteous,  pitiful,  and  kind, 
Lowly,  meek,  in  thought  and  word, 
Wholly  like  the  precious  Lord. 

3  Let  us  each  for  others  care, 
Each  his  brother's  burdens  bear, 
To  thy  church  the  pattern  give, 
Show  how  true  believers  live. 

4  Free  from  envy  and  from  pride, 
Let  us  thus  in  God  abide, 
And  the  depths  of  love  express, 
And  the  heights  of  holiness. 

5  Let  us  then  with  joy  remove 
To  thy  family  above; 


BROTHERLY  LOVE.  321 

There  in  perfect  union  raise 
Sweeter  songs  and  nobler  praise. 

440  C.  M. 

Christian  Fellowship. 

OUR  souls,  by  love  together  knit, 
Cemented,  mixed  in  one, 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice, 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  Our  hearts  have  often  burned  within, 

And  glowed  with  sacred  fire, 
While  Jesus  spoke,  and  fed,  and  blest, 
And  filled  the  enlarged  desire. 

3  The  little  cloud  increases  still, 

The  heavens  are  big  with  rain; 
We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  shower, 
And  all  its  moisture  drain. 

4  A  rill, a  stream,  a  torrent  flows! 

But  pour  a  mighty  flood; 
Oh  !  sweep  the  nations,  shake  the  earth, 
'Till  all  proclaim  thee  God. 

5  And  when  thou  makest  thy  jewels  up, 

And  settest  thy  starry  crown; 
When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine, 
Proclaimed  by  thee  thine  own ; 

6  May  we,  a  little  band  of  love, 

We  sinners,  saved  by  grace, 
From  glory  unto  glory  changed, 
Behold  thee  face  to  face. 

441  C.  M. 

Praise  for  Creation  and  Redemption. 

LET  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord, 
Who  never  knew  thy  grace ; 


322  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

But  our  loud  songs  shall  still  record 
The  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

2  We  raise  our  shouts,  O  God,  to  thee, 

And  send  them  to  thy  throne; 
All  glory  to  the  United  Three, 
The  Undivided  One. 

3  'Twas  he,  and  we'll  adore  his  name, 

That  formed  us  by  a  word  ; 
'Tis  he  restores  our  ruined  frame  : 
Salvation  to  the  Lord  ! 

4  Hosanna  !  let  the  earth  and  skies 

Repeat  the  joyful  sound  ; 
Rocks,  hills,  and  vales,  reflect  the  voice 
In  one  eternal  round. 

442  S.  M. 

Ingratitude  Deplored. 

IS  this  the  kind  return, 
And  these  the  thanks  we  owe? 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 

Whence  all  our  blessings  flow! 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 

Hath  sin  reduced  our  mind  ! 
What  strange  rebellious  wretches  we, 
And  God  as  strangely  kind. 

3  The  brutes  obey  their  God, 

And  bow  their  necks  to  men ; 
But  we  more  base,  more  brutish  things, 
Reject  his  easy  reign. 

4  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God ! 

And  mould  our  souls  afresh  ! 
Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  stone, 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 


GRATITUDE  AND  PRAISE.  323 

443  C  M. 

Christian  Confidence  and  Gratitude. 

HOW  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 
As  my  eternal  God, 
Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up, 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ? 

2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives, 

Who  rose  and  left  the  dead? 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 
From  my  exalted  Head. 

3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have, 

Shall  be  for  ever  thine  ; 
Whate'er  my  duty  bids  me  give, 
My  cheerful  hands  resign. 

444  C.  M. 

A  Thankful  Heart. 

FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise  : — 

2  "  Give  me  a  calm  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee. 

3  "  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine, 

My  life  and  death  attend ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end  !" 


d'4±  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

445  S.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

AWAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake  every  heart,  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love, 

Sing  of  his  rising  power, 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing; 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day, 
In  Christ  the  eternal  King. 

4  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, 

"Ye  blessed  children,  come!" 
Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away, 
And  take  his  wanderers  home. 

446  8s,  7s. 

Grateful  Recollections. 

COME  thou  fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace. 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise  ; 

Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above; 

Praise  the  mount — O  fix  me  on  it, 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come; 
And  I  hope  by  thy  good  pleasure, 
Safely  to  arrive  at  home  : 


GRATITUDE  AND  PRAISE.  325 

Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 
Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 

He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 
Interposed  with  precious  blood. 

3  Oh  !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee  ! 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  1  love — 
Here's  my  heart,  Lord  take  and  seal  it : 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 

447  C.  M. 

Praise  for  Mercies. 

WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 
My  lising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

3  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran  ; 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

4  When  worn  by  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 

With  health  renewed  my  face; 
And  when  in  sin  and  sorrow  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

5  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ  ; 


326  CHRISTIAN-  EXPERIENCE. 

Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

6  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

7  Through  all  eternity  to  thee, 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise  : 
But  O,  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise ! 

448  C.  M. 

Triumph  in  Christ. 

IN  every  trouble,  sharp  and  strong, 
My  soul  to  Jesus  flies; 
My  anchor-hold  is  firm  in  him, 
When  swelling  billows  rise. 

2  His  comforts  bear  my  spirits  up, 

I  trust  a  faithful  God ; 
The  sure  foundation  of  my  hope 
Is  in  a  Saviour's  blood. 

3  Loud  hallelujahs  sing,  my  soul, 

To  thy  Redeemer's  name  : 
In  joy,  in  sorrow,  life  and  death, 
His  love  is  still  the  same. 

440  C.  M. 

Gratitude  for  Returning  Health. 

OPPREST  with  fear,  opprest  with  grief, 
To  God  I  breathed  my  cry  ; 
His  mercy  brought  divine  relief, 
And  wiped  my  tearful  eye. 


GRATITUDE  AND  PRAISE.  327 

2  His  mercy  chased  the  shades  of  death, 

And  snatched  me  from  the  grave: 
O  may  his  praise  employ  that  breath 
Which  mercy  deigns  to  save  ! 

3  Come,  O  ye  saints  !  your  voices  raise 

To  God  in  grateful  songs; 
And  let  the  memory  of  his  grace 
Inspire  your  hearts  and  tongues. 

4  Her  deepest  gloom  when  sorrow  spreads, 

And  light  and  hope  depart; 
His  smile  celestial  morning  sheds, 
And  joy  revives  the  heart. 

5  Then  let  my  utmost  glory  be 

To  raise  thy  honours  high  ; 
Nor  let  my  gratitude  to  thee 
In  guilty  silence  die. 

6  To  thee  my  gracious  God  !  I  raise 

My  thankful  heart  and  tongue; 
O  be  thy  goodness  and  thy  praise 
My  everlasting  song  I 

450  C.  M. 

Exhortation  to  Praise  Christ. 

COME,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
And  joy  to  make  it  known; 
The  sovereign  of  your  heart  proclaim, 
And  bow  before  his  throne. 

2  Behold  your  King,  your  Saviour  crowned 

With  glories  all  divine  ; 
And  tell  the  wondering  nations  round, 
How  bright  these  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  power  and  boundless  grace 

In  him  unite  their  rays  : 


328  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Ye  that  have  e'er  beheld  his  face, 
Can  ye  forbear  his  praise  ? 

4  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  glories  of  our  King, 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do, 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

5  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain? 

Lord,  teach  our  songs  to  rise  : 
Thy  love  can  animate  the  strain, 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 

6  O  happy  period  !  glorious  day ! 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  raise, 
With  all  their  powers,  the  raptured  lay, 
To  celebrate  thy  praise  ! 

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Rejoicing  in  the  Light. 

BOUNDLESS  glory,  Lord,  be  thine  ! 
Thou  hast  made  the  darkness  shine; 
Thou  hast  sent  a  cheering  ray; 
Thou  hast  turned  our  night  to  day. 

2  Darkness  long  involved  us  round, 
Till  we  knew  the  joyful  sound  : 
Then  our  darkness  fled  away, 
Chased  by  truth's  effulgent  ray. 

3  They  are  blessed,  and  none  beside, 
They,  who  in  the  truth  abide; 
Clear  the  light  that  marks  their  way, 
Leading  to  eternal  day. 

4  Guide  us,  Saviour,  through  the  road, 
Till  we  reach  the  saints'  abode; 
Till  we  see  thee  throned  above, 

As  thou  art,  the  God  of  love. 


GRATITUDE  AND  PRAISE.  329 

452  L.  M. 

Hymn  of  Praise  to  Christ. 

JOIN,  all  who  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
To  sing  his  everlasting  fame; 
Great  God  prepare  each  heart  and  voice, 
In  him  for  ever  to  rejoice. 

2  With  him,  I  daily  love  to  walk; 
Of  him,  my  soul  delights  to  talk; 
On  him,  I  cast  my  every  care; 
Like  him,  one  day,  I  shall  appear. 

3  Bless  him,  my  soul,  from  day  to  day, 
Trust  him,  to  lead  thee  on  thy  way  ; 
Give  him  thy  poor,  weak,  sinful  heart; 
With  him,  O  never,  never  part. 

4  Take  him  for  strength  and  righteousness, 
Make  him  thy  refuge  in  distress  ; 

Love  him,  above  all  earthly  joy, 
And  him  in  every  thing  employ. 

5  Praise  him  in  cheerful,  grateful  songs; 
To  him  your  highest  praise  belongs  : 
Bless  him  who  does  your  heaven  prepare, 
And  makes  you  meet  his  joy  to  share. 

453  C.  M. 

Jesus,  Lord  of  All. 

ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 
Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall; 
Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


330  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

3  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget, 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball. 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  O  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


454  C.  M. 

Gratitude  for  Providential  Care. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord, 
Kind  Guardian  oi' my  days, 
Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 
In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care  ; 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  Around  my  path  what  dangers  rose  ! 

What  snares  spread  all  my  road  ! 
No  power  could  guard  me  from  my  foes. 
But  my  preserver,  God. 

4  How  many  blessings  round  me  shone, 

Where'er  I  turned  mine  eye ! 
How  many  passed  almost  unknown, 
Or  unregarded,  by ! 

5  Each  rolling  year  new  favours  brought 

From  thy  exhaustless  store  ; 


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But  ah  !  in  vain  my  labouring-  thought 
Would  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 

6  While  sweet  reflection,  through  my  days 

Thy  bounteous  hand  would  trace  ; 
Still  dearer  blessings  claim  my  praise, 
The  blessings  of"  thy  grace. 

7  Yes,  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord, 

For  favours  more  divine  ; 
That  I  have  known  thy  sacred  word, 
Where  all  thy  glories  shine. 

8  Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decays, 

And  every  weakness  dies, 
Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace. 
And  raise  me  to  the  skies. 

455  C.  M. 

Gratitude  for  Redeeming  Grace. 

AWAKE,  my  heart,  awake  my  tongue, 
Prepare  a  tuneful  voice  ; 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

2  'Tis  he  adorned  my  naked  soul, 

And  made  salvation  mine; 
Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  graces  shine. 

3  And  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  How  far  the  heavenly  robe  exceeds 

What  earthly  princes  wear  ! 
These  ornaments  how  bright  they  shine ! 
How  white  the  garments  are  ! 


332  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

5  The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith  and  love, 

And  hope  and  every  grace; 

But  Jesus  spent  his  life  to  work 

The  robe  of  righteousness. 

6  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  arrayed 

By  the  great  sacred  Three  ? 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise 
Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 

456  L.  M. 

Praise  for  Forgiveness. 

FORGIVENESS!  'tis  a  joyful  sound 
To  guilty  rebels  doomed  to  die  ! 
Publish  the  bliss  the  world  around, 
Ye  seraphs,  shout  it  from  the  sky. 

2  'Tis  the  rich  gift  of  love  divine ; 
'Tis  full,  effacing  every  crime : 
Unbounded  shall  its  glories  shine, 
And  feel  no  change  by  changing  time. 

3  For  this  stupendous  love  of  heaven, 
What  grateful  honours  shall  we  show  ? 
Where  much  transgression  is  forgiven, 
Let  love  with  equal  ardour  glow. 

4  By  this  inspired,  let  all  our  days 

With  every  heavenly  grace  be  crowned; 
Let  truth  and  goodness,  prayer  and  praise, 
In  all  abide,  in  all  abound, 

457  L.  M. 

Praise  for  Loving  Kindness. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  thee, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  free! 


GRATITUDE    AND  PRAISE.  333 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
His  loving-kindness,  0  how  great ! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 

His  loving-kindness,  O  how  strong  ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick,  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, 

His  loving-kindness,  O  how  good  ! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart, 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart; 
But  though  I  oft  have  him  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

G  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
O  !  may  my  last  expiring  breath, 
His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death  ! 

7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away, 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day  ; 
And  sing  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

458  C.  M. 

Praise  for  the  Love  of  Christ. 

COME,  let  our  hearts  and  voices  join, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
Whose  truth  and  kindness  are  divine, 
Whose  love's  a  constant  flame. 

2  When  most  we  need  his  gracious  hand, 
This  Friend  is  always  near  ; 
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334  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

With  heaven  and  earth  at  his  command, 
He  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

3  His  love  no  end  nor  measure  knows, 

No  change  can  turn  its  course: 
Immutably  the  same  it  flows, 
From  one  eternal  source. 

4  When  frowns  appear  to  veil  his  face, 

And  clouds  surround  his  throne  ; 
He  hides  the  purpose  of  his  grace, 
To  make  it  better  known. 

5  And  when  our  dearest  comforts  fall 

Before  his  sovereign  will, 

He  never  takes  away  our  all ; 

Himself,  he  gives  us  still ! 

459  C.  M. 

Perpetual  Praise. 

YES,  I  will  bless  thee,  O  my  God, 
Through  all  my  mortal  days; 
And  to  eternity  prolong 

Thy  vast,  thy  boundless  praise. 

2  Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honours  of  my  God  ; 
My  life  with  all  its  active  powers 
Shall  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

3  Not  death  itself  shall  stop  my  song, 

Though  death  will  close  my  eyes; 
My  thoughts  shall  then  to  nobler  heights 
And  sweeter  raptures  rise. 

4  There  shall  my  lips  in  endless  praise 

Their  grateful  tribute  pay; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  tongue, 
And  an  eternal  day. 


VICISSITUDES  AND  CONFLICTS.  335 

460  L.  M. 

Christian  Warfare. 

STAND  up  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 
And  gird  the  gospel  armour  on  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  Jesus  thy  great  Captain's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  coarse; 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes; 
Thy  Jesus  nailed  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  What  though  the  prince  of  darkness  rage, 

And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite; 
Eternal  chains  confine  him  down 
To  fiery  deeps  and  endless  night. 

4  What  though  thy  inward  lusts  rebel; 

'Tis  but  a  struggling  gasp  for  life, 
The  weapons  of  victorious  grace 

Shall  slay  thy  sins  and  end  the  strife. 

5  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

6  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace ; 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  thy  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

461  CM. 

Prayer  for  the  Return  of  the  Spirit. 

OH  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame ; 


336  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  I 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed  ; 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return ! 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 

So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

462  L.  M. 

Strength  Equal  to  the  Day. 

AFFLICTED  saint !  to  Christ  draw  near, 
Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear; 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee, 
That  "  as  thy  day  thy  strength  shall  be." 

2  Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong ; 
And  if  the  conflict  should  be  long, 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee; 
For  "  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 


VICISSITUDES  AND  CONFLICTS.  337 

3  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name  : 
In  fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see, 

That  "  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

4  When  called  by  him  to  bear  the  cross, 
Reproach,  affliction,  pain,  or  loss, 

Or  deep  distress,  and  poverty; 

Still  "  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

5  When  death  at  length  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue; 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free; 

And  "  as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

463  C.  M. 

Fears  Dismissed. 

YE  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears, 
Be  mercy  all  your  theme ; 
Mercy,  which  like  a  river  flows, 
In  one  perpetual  stream. 

2  "  Fear  not"  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell: 

God  will  those  powers  restrain; 
His  arm  shall  all  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  "  Fear  not"  the  want  of  outward  good 

For  his  he  will  provide; 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  give  them  heaven  beside, 

4  "  Fear  not"  that  he  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  his  work  undone ; 
He's  faithful  to  his  promises, 
And  faithful  to  his  Son. 

5  "  Fear  not"  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Or  death's  tremendous  sting; 


338  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

464  S.  M. 

The  Mourner  Comforted. 

YOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints 
Down  from  the  willows  take ; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine, 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

We  arc  not  far  from  home, 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  every  moment  come. 

3  His  grace  will,  to  the  end, 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  the  love  divine. 
1  When  we  in  darkness  walk, 
Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame  f 
Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
And  rest  upon  his  name. 
5  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 
Subside,  at  his  control : 
His  loving-kindness  shall  break  through 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

6  Blest  is  the  man,  O  God, 

That  stays  himself  on  thee  I 
Who  waits  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  thy  salvation  see. 

465  C.  M. 

The  Christian  Soldier. 

AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
A  follower  of  the  Lamb  1 


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And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease? 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas! 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  dark  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
With  faith's  discerning  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise 

And  all  thine  armies  shine, 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine ! 

466  L.  M. 

Struggling  against  Doubts  and  Fears. 

WHEN  darkness  long  has  veiled  my  mind, 
And  smiling  day  once  more  appears, 
Then,  my  Redeemer,  then  I  find, 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 

2  Straight  I  upbraid  my  wandering  heart, 
And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 
Or  harbour  one  hard  thought  of  thee. 


340  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

3  Oh  !  let  me  then  at  length  be  taught, 
What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn, 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth!  and  easy  to  repeat; 
But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, 
Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  O  my  Lord,  one  look  from  thee, 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will, 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 
And  thy  rebellious  worm  is  still. 

6  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive, 
As  I  am  ready  to  repine; 

Thou,  therefore,  all  the  praise  receive, 
Be  shame  and  self-abhorrence  mine. 


467  C.  M. 

The  Poicer  of  Sin  Deplored. 

AND  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend 
To  visit  sinful  worms  ? 
Thus  at  the  door  shall  mercy  stand, 
In  all  her  winning  lorms  ? 

2  Surprising  grace! — and  shall  my  heart 

Unmoved  and  cold  remain  ? 
Has  this  hard  rock  no  tender  part  ? 
Must  mercy  plead  in  vain  ? 

3  Shall  Jesus  for  admission  sue, 

His  cheering  voice  unheard  ? 
And  this  vile  heart,  his  rightful  due, 
Remain  for  ever  barred  ? 

4  'Tis  sin,  alas,  with  tyrant  power, 

The  lodging  hast  posscst; 


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And  crowds  of  traitors  bar  the  door 
Against  the  heavenly  guest. 

5  Ye  dangerous  inmates,  hence  depart; 
Dear  Saviour,  enter  in, 
And  guard  the  passage  to  my  heart, 
And  keep  out  every  sin. 

468  C.  M. 

Backslider  Returning. 

HOW  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart 
Has  wandered  from  the  Lord ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Fogetful  of  his  word  ! 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  "  Return:" 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come ! 
My  vile  ingratitude  1  mourn  ; 
O  take  the  wanderer  home  ! 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 

And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live 

To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power 

How  glorious,  how  divine  ! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore; 
O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

469  C.  M. 

Looking  to  God  in  Trouble. 

DEAR  refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
30 


342  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal, 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief, 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But  O  !  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

5  Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 

And  shall  I  seek  in  vain  ? 
And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  I  complain? 

6  No,  still  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 

Attends  the  mourner's  prayer  : 
O  may  I  ever  find  access, 
To  breathe  my  sorrows  there 

7  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still : 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat; 
With  humble  hope  attend  thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  thy  feet. 


470  8s,  8s,  6s. 

Fleeing  to  Christ  as  a  Refuge. 


o 


THOU,  that  hearest  the  prayer  of  faith, 
Wilt  thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death, 
That  casts  itself  on  thee  ? 


VICISSITUDES  AND  CONFLICTS.  343 

I  have  no  refuge  of  my  own, 
But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done 
And  suffered  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  the  guilty  sinner's  stead, 
His  spotless  righteousness  I  plead, 

And  his  atoning  blood: 
Thy  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be, 
Thy  merit  shall  avail  for  me, 

And  bring  me  near  to  God. 

3  Then  snatch  me  from  eternal  death, 
The  Spirit  of  adoption  breathe, 

His  consolation  send: 
By  him  some  word  of  life  impart, 
And  sweetly  whisper  to  my  heart, 

"Thy  Maker  is  thy  friend." 

4  The  king  of  terrors  then  would  be 
A  welcome  messenger  to  me, 

To  bid  me  come  away : 
Unclogged  by  earth,  or  earthly  things, 
I'd  mount,  I'd  fly  with  eager  wings, 

To  everlasting  day. 


471  CM. 

Inconstancy  Lamented. 

ETERNAL  Source  of  light  and  grace, 
We  hail  thy  sacred  name  ; 
Through  every  year's  revolving  round, 
Thy  goodness  is  the  same. 

2  On  us,  all  worthless  as  wc  are, 

It  wondrous  mercy  pours  ; 
Sure  as  the  heavens'  established  course 
And  plenteous  as  the  showers. 

3  Inconstant  service  we  repay, 

And  treacherous  vows  renew  : 


344  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

False  as  the  morning's  fleeting  cloud, 
And  transient  as  the  dew. 

4  In  flowing  tears  our  guilt  we  mourn, 

And  loud  implore  thy  grace, 
To  bear  our  feeble  footsteps  on, 
In  all  thy  righteous  ways. 

5  Armed  with  this  energy  divine, 

Our  souls  shall  steadfast  move ; 
And  with  increasing  transports  press 
On  to  thy  courts  above. 

6  So  by  thy  power  the  morning  sun 

Pursues  his  radiant  way  ; 
Brightens  each  moment  in  his  race, 
And  shines  to  perfect  day. 

472  C.  M. 

Spiritual  Declension  Lamented. 

SWEET  was  the  time,  when  first  I  felt 
The  Saviour's  pardoning  blood, 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn,  the  light  revealed, 

His  praises  tuned  my  tongue; 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevailed, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine ; 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
1  called  each  promise  mine. 

4  But  now,  when  evening  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns  : 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 


VICISSITUDES  AND  CONFLICTS.  345 

5  Rise,  Lord,  and  help  me  to  prevail, 
O  make  my  soul  thy  care  ; 
I  know  thy  mercy  cannot  fail, 
Let  me  that  mercy  share. 

473  L.  M. 

Trials  of  the  Christian. 

THUS  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on, 
And  made  his  truth  and  mercy  known; 
My  hopes  and  fears  alternate  rise, 
And  comforts  mingle  with  my  sighs. 

2  Through  this  wide  wilderness  I  roam, 
Far  distant  from  my  blissful  home; 
Lord,  let  thy  presence  be  my  stay, 
And  guard  me  in  this  dangerous  way. 

3  Temptations  every  where  annoy, 

And  sins  and  snares  my  peace  destroy ; 
My  earthly  joys  are  from  me  torn, 
And  oft  an  absent  God  I  mourn. 

4  My  soul  with  various  tempests  tost, 

Her  hopes  o'erturned,  her  projects  crossed, 
Sees  every  day  new  straits  attend, 
And  wonders  where  the  scene  will  end. 

5  Is  this,  dear  Lord,  that  thorny  road, 
Which  leads  us  to  the  mount  of  God  ? 
Are  these  the  toils  thy  people  know, 
While  in  this  wilderness  below  ? 

6  'Tis  even  so;  thy  faithful  love, 
Doth  all  thy  children's  graces  prove; 
'Tis  thus  our  pride  and  self  must  fall 
That  Jesus  may  be  all  in  all. 


346  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

474  L.  M. 

God  our  Reliance  in  Changes. 

BENEATH  a  numerous  train  of  ills, 
Our  feeble  flesh  and  heart  may  fail: 
Yet  shall  our  hope  in  thee,  our  God, 
O'er  every  gloomy  fear  prevail. 

2  Parent  and  Husband,  Guard  and  Guide, 
Thou  art  each  tender  name  in  one; 

On  thee  we  cast  our  heavy  cares, 
And  comfort  seek  from  thee  alone. 

3  Our  Father,  God,  to  thee  we  look, 

Our  Rock,  our  Portion,  and  our  Friend ; 
And  on  thy  covenant  love  and  truth, 
Our  sinking  souls  shall  still  depend. 

475  S.  M. 

Warning  against  Self  Confidence. 

BEWARE  of  Peter's  word, 
Nor  confidently  say, 
"I  never  will  deny  the  Lord," 
But  "grant  I  never  may." 

2  Man's  wisdom  is  to  seek 
His  strength  in  God  alone; 

And  e'en  an  angel  would  be  weak, 
Who  trusted  in  his  own. 

3  Retreat  beneath  his  wings, 
And  in  his  grace  confide ; 

This  more  exalts  the  King  of  kings 
Than  all  your  works  beside. 

4  In  Jesus  is  our  store; 
Grace  issues  from  his  throne; 

Whoever  says,  "  I  want  no  more," 
Confesses  he  has  none. 


VICISSITUDES    AND    CONFLICTS.  347 

476  C.  M. 

Light  in  Darkness. 

OH  thou  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear, 
How  dark  this  world  would  be, 
If,  pierced  by  sins  and  sorrows  here, 
We  could  not  fly  to  thee ! 

2  The  friends,  who  in  our  sunshine  live, 

When  winter  comes,  are  flown; 
And  he  who  has  but  tears  to  give, 
Must  weep  those  tears  alone. 

3  But  thou  wilt  heal  that  broken  heart, 

Which,  like  the  plants  that  throw 
Their  fragrance  from  the  wounded  part, 
Breathes  sweetness  out  of  woe. 

4  When  joy  no  longer  soothes  or  cheers, 

And  e'en  the  hope  that  threw 

A  moment's  sparkle  o'er  our  tears, 

Is  dimmed  and  vanished  too. 

5  Oh  who  could  bear  life's  stormy  doom, 

Did  not  thy  wing  of  love 
Come  brightly  wafting  through  the  gloom, 
Our  peace- branch  from  above  ? 

6  Then  sorrow,  touched  by  thee,  grows  bright, 

With  more  than  rapture's  ray; 
As  darkness  shows  us  worlds  of  light, 
We  never  saw  by  day. 

477  C.  M. 

In  Distress  Pleading  with  God, 

OH,  that  I  knew  the  secret  place, 
Where  I  might  find  my  God! 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 


348  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

2  I'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise, 

What  sorrows  I  sustain  ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  bones; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  every  fear ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace, 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

478  C.  M. 

Mourning  under  Desertion. 

A  PRESENT  God  is  all  our  strength, 
And  all  our  joy  and  hope  ; 
When  he  withdraws,  our  comforts  die, 
And  every  grace  must  droop. 

'2  But  flattering  trifles  charm  our  hearts, 
To  court  their  false  embrace, 
Till  justly  this  neglected  friend 
Averts  his  angry  face. 

3  He  leaves  us,  and  we  miss  him  not, 

But  go  presumptuous  on  ; 
Till  baffled,  wounded,  and  enslaved, 
We  learn,  that  God  is  gone. 

4  And  what,  my  soul,  can  then  remain 

One  ray  of  light  to  give  ? 


VICISSITUDES  AND  CONFLICTS.  349 

Severed  from  him,  their  better  life, 
How  can  his  children  live  ? 

5  Hence,  all  ye  painted  forms  of  joy  ! 

And  leave  my  heart  to  mourn  : 
I  would  devote  these  eyes  to  tears, 
Till  cheer'd  by  his  return. 

6  Look  back,  my  Lord,  and  own  the  place, 

Where  once  thy  temple  stood; 
For  lo,  its  ruins  bear  the  mark 
Of  rich  atoning  blood. 

470  8's. 

Prayer  in  Despondency. 

ENCOMPASSED  with  clouds  of  distress, 
Just  ready  all  hope  to  resign, 
I  pant  for  the  light  of  thy  face, 

And  fear  it  will  never  be  mine: 
Disheartened  with  waiting  so  long, 
I  sink  at  thy  feet  with  my  load; 
All  plaintive  I  pour  out  my  song, 

And  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  God ! 

2  If  sometimes  I  strive,  as  I  mourn, 

My  hold  on  thy  promise  to  keep; 
The  billows  more  fiercely  return, 

And  plunge  me  again  in  the  deep: 
O'erwhelmed  and  cast  out  from  thy  sight, 

The  tempter  suggests  in  that  hour, 
The  Lord  has  forgotten  me  quite, 

My  God  will  be  gracious  no  more. 

3  Shine,  Lord,  and  my  terrors  shall  cease: 

The  blood  of  atonement  apply; 
And  lead  me  to  Jesus  for  peace, 
The  rock  that  is  higher  than  I : 


350  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Almighty  to  rescue  thou  art ; 

Thy  grace  is  my  shield  and  my  tower: 
Oh,  gladden  my  desolate  heart ; 

Let  this  be  the  day  of  thy  power. 

480  7s.    6  lines. 

Vicissitudes. 

ONCE  I  thought  my  mountain  strong, 
Firmly  fixed,  no  more  to  move  : 
Then  my  Saviour  was  my  song, 

Then  my  soul  was  filled  with  love  : 
Those  were  happy,  golden  days, 
Sweetly  spent  in  prayer  and  praise. 

2  Little  then  myself  I  knew, 

Little  thought  of  Satan's  power; 
Now  I  feel  my  sins  renew, 

Now  I  feel  the  stormy  hour : 
Sin  has  put  my  joys  to  flight, 
Sin  has  turned  my  day  to  night. 

3  Saviour,  shine  and  cheer  my  soul, 

Bid  my  dying  hopes  revive, 
Make  my  wounded  spirit  whole, 

Far  away  the  tempter  drive: 
Speak  the  word,  and  set  me  free, 
Let  me  live  alone  to  thee. 

481  8s,  7s. 

Light  Shining  in  Darkness. 

SAVIOUR,  hast  thou  fled  for  ever, 
From  my  tempest  riven  breast? 
Will  thy  gracious  Spirit  never 

Come  and  cheer  and  make  me  blest? 
Long,  dear  Lord,  in  silent  sorrow, 
I  have  sighed  to  taste  thy  love  ; 


VICISSITUDES  AND  CONFLICTS.  351 

Hoping  on  some  sweet  to-morrow, 
Thou  wouldst  all  my  guilt  remove. 

2  Peace,  my  soul,  the  Saviour  hears  thee, 

He  will  chase  thy  fears  away; 
'Tis  his  gracious  presence  cheers  thee, 

Turning  darkness  into  day. 
Precious  Saviour  have  I  found  thee  ? 

Wilt  thou  then  my  portion  be  ? 
Spread  thy  sheltering  arms  around  me, 

Let  me  lean  alone  on  thee. 

3  Through  this  world,  so  dark  and  dreary, 

Be  my  constant  friend  and  guide; 
Hungry,  thirsty,  faint  and  weary, 

Keep  me  ever  near  thy  side. 
Blessed  be  his  name  for  ever, 

For  his  pardoning  grace  to  me; 
Sinners  doubt  his  promise  never, 

Jesus'  love  is  full  and  free. 


482  lis,  &  10s. 

The  Disconsolate  Comforted. 

COME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  lan- 
guish, 
Come,  to  the  mercy-seat  fervently  kneel ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell 
your  anguish  ; 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  that  heaven  cannot 
heal. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 
Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  in  mercy  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  that  heaven  cannot 
cure. 


352  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life;  see  waters  flow- 
ing 
Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  boundless  in 
love  : 
Come  to  the  feast  prepared  ;  come,  ever  know- 
ing 
Earth  has  no  sorrows,  but  heaven  can  re- 
move. 

483  C.  ML 

Mourning  over  Spiritual  Declension. 

WHY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee, 
My  God,  my  chief  delight  ? 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  day 
With  thee — no  more  by  night  ? 

2  Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove  ? 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, 
As  I  have  found  in  thee  ? 

3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savour  of  thy  grace, 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 

4  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 

The  flattering  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait  to  seize  my  taste, 
And  to  pollute  my  joys, 

5  Trifles  of  nature  or  of  art, 

With  fair  deceitful  charms, 
Intrude  into  my  thoughtless  heart, 
And  thrust  me  from  thy  arms. 

6  Then  I  repent  and  vex  my  soul, 

That  I  should  leave  thee  so  : 


VICISSITUDES  AND  CONFLICTS.  353 

Where  will  those  wild  affections  roll, 
That  let  a  Saviour  go  ? 

7  Sin's  promised  joys  are  turned  to  pain, 

And  I  am  drowned  in  grief; 
But  my  dear  Lord  returns  again, 
He  flies  to  my  relief: 

8  Seizing  my  soul  with  sweet  surprise, 

He  draws  with  loving  bands; 
Divine  compassion  in  his  eyes, 
And  pardon  in  his  hands. 

9  Wretch  that  I  am,  to  wander  thus 

In  chase  of  false  delight! 
Let  me  be  fastened  to  thy  cross, 
Rather  than  lose  thy  sight. 

10  Make  haste,  my  days,  to  reach  the  goal, 

And  bring  my  heart  to  rest 
On  the  dear  centre  of  my  soul, 
My  God,  my  Saviour's  breast. 

484  C.  M. 

Slothfulness  Lamented. 

MY  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  ? 
Awake,  my  sluggish  soul  ! 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do, 
Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  little  ants  for  one  poor  grain 

Labour  and  toil,  and  strive; 
Yet  we,  who  have  a  heaven  to  obtain, 
How  negligent  we  live  ! 

3  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  above  : 


354  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

4  We,  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down, 

And  laboured  for  our  good, 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchased  with  his  blood  ! 

5  Lord,  shall  we  lie  so  slothful  still, 

And  never  act  our  parts  ? 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  and  fill, 
And  wake,  and  warm  our  hearts. 

6  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move, 

Upward  our  souls  shall  rise; 
With  hands  of  faith  and  wings  of  love, 
We'll  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

485  C.  M. 

Prayer  for  Submission. 

OLORD,  my  best  desires  fulfil, 
And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears? 

3  No,  rather  let  me  freely  yield 

What  most  1  prize,  to  thee, 

Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 

Or  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way, 

Shall  I  resist  them  both? 
A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crushed  before  the  moth! 

5  But  ah  !  my  inward  spirit  cries, 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway ; 


SUBMISSION  UNDER  TRIALS.  355 

Else  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies, 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

486  C.  M. 

Resignation  under  Affliction. 

THOUGH  trouble  springs  not  from  the 
dust, 
Nor  sorrow  from  the  ground ; 
Yet  ills  on  ills,  by  heaven's  decree, 
In  man's  estate  are  found. 

2  As  sparks  in  close  succession  rise, 

So  man  the  child  of  woe, 
Is  doomed  to  endless  cares  and  toils, 
Through  all  his  life  below. 

3  But  with  my  God  I  leave  my  cause, 

From  him  I  seek  relief; 
To  him  in  confidence  of  prayer, 
Unbosom  all  my  grief. 

4  Unnumbered  are  his  wondrous  works, 

Unsearchable  his  ways; 
'Tis  his  the  mourning  soul  to  cheer, 
The  bowed  down  to  raise. 

487  C.  M. 

Christian  Submission. 

OLORD,  I  would  delight  in  thee, 
And  on  thy  care  depend; 
To  thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 
My  best,  my  only  friend. 

2  When  all  created  streams  are  dried, 
Thy  fulness  is  the  same; 
May  I  with  this  be  satisfied, 
And  glory  in  thy  name ! 


356  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

3  Why  should  the  soul  a  drop  bemoan, 

Who  has  a  fountain  near, 
A  fountain  which  shall  ever  run, 
With  waters  sweet  and  clear  ? 

4  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found, 

But  may  be  found  in  thee  ! 
I  must  have  all  things,  and  abound, 
While  God  is  God  to  me. 

5  O  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith 

To  look  within  the  vail, 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saith, 
Whose  word  can  never  fail ! 

6  He  that  has  made  my  heaven  secure 

Will  here  all  good  provide  : 
While  Christ  is  rich  can  I  be  poor? 
What  can  I  want  beside? 

7  O  Lord  I  cast  my  care  on  thee, 

I  triumph  and  adore  ; 
Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be 
To  love  and  praise  thee  more. 

488  L.  M. 

Submission  under  Dark  Dispensations. 

WAIT,  oh  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will, 
Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still ; 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise; 
His  ways  are  just  his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
Performs  his  work,  the  cause  conceals; 
And  though  his  footsteps  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

3  In  heaven  and  earth,  in  air  and  seas, 
He  executes  his  wise  decrees; 


SUBMISSION  UNDER  TRIALS.  357 

And  by  his  hands  it  stands  confest, 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Then,  oh  my  soul  submissive  wait, 
With  reverence  bow  before  his  seat; 
And  'midst  the  terrors  of  his  rod, 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 

489  C.  M. 

Submission  under  Affliction. 

MY  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 
Great  God  are  in  thy  hand  ; 
All  my  enjoyments  come  from  thee, 
And  go  at  thy  command. 

2  Oh  Lord,  shouldst  thou  withhold  them  all, 

Yet  let  me  not  repine  ; 
Before  they  were  by  me  possessed, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word, 

If  all  the  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  substantial  happiness, 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

490  L.  M. 

Christian  Submission. 

SAINTS,  at  your  heavenly  Father's  word, 
Give  up  your  comforts  to  the  Lord ; 
He  shall  restore  what  you  resign, 
Or  grant  you  blessings  more  divine. 

2  So  Abraham,  with  obedient  hand, 
Led  forth  his  son  at  God's  command  ; 
The  wood,  the  fire,  the  knife,  he  took, 
His  arm  prepared  the  dreadful  stroke. 
31 


358  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

3  "  Abraham  forbear,"  the  angel  cried, 

"  Thy  faith  is  known,  thy  love  is  tried  : 
Thy  son  shall  live,  and  in  thy  seed 
Shall  the  whole  earth  be  blessed  indeed." 

4  Just  in  the  last  distressing  hour, 
The  Lord  displays  delivering  power! 
The  mount  of  danger  is  the  place 
Where  we  shall  see  surprising  grace. 

491  C.  M. 

Trusting  in  God  in  Affliction. 

NOT  from  the  dust  affliction  grows 
Nor  troubles  rise  by  chance; 
Yet  we  are  born  to  cares  and  woes; 
A  sad  inheritance! 

2  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coals, 

And  still  are  upwards  borne; 
So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  souls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn. 

3  Yet  with  my  God  I  leave  my  cause, 

And  trust  his  promised  grace; 
He  rules  me  by  his  well  known  laws, 
Of  love  and  righteousness. 

4  Not  all  the  pains  that  ere  I  bore, 

Shall  spoil  my  future  peace, 
For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  more, 
Than  what  my  Father  please. 


492  L.  M. 

Submission  and  Sanctified  Affliction. 

LONG  unafflicted,  undismayed, 
In  pleasure's  path  secure  I  strayed; 


SUBMISSION  UNDER  TRIALS.  359 

Thou  madest  me  feel  thy  chastening  rod, 
And  straight  I  turned  unto  my  God. 

2  What  though  it  pierced  my  fainting  heart  ? 
I  bless  thine  hand  that  caused  the  smart ; 
It  taught  my  tears  awhile  to  flow, 

But  saved  me  from  eternal  wo. 

3  Oh!   hadst  thou  left  me  unchastised, 
Thy  precept  I  had  still  despised ; 
And  still  the  snare  in  secret  laid, 
Had  my  unwary  feet  betrayed. 

4  I  love  thee,  therefore,  O  my  God  ! 
And  breathe  towards  thy  dear  abode ; 
Where  in  thy  presence  fully  blest, 
Thy  chosen  saints  for  ever  rest. 

493  C.  M. 

Submissioii  and  Hope  of  Heaven. 

SOVEREIGN  of  life,  I  own  thy  hand 
In  every  chastening  stroke; 
And  while  I  smart  beneath  thy  rod, 
Thy  presence  I  invoke. 

2  To  thee  in  my  distress  I  cried, 

And  thou  hast  bowed  thine  ear; 
Thy  powerful  word  my  life  prolonged, 
And  brought  salvation  near. 

3  Unfold,  ye  gates  of  righteousness, 

That,  with  the  pious  throng, 

I  may  record  my  solemn  vows, 

And  tune  my  grateful  song. 

4  Praise  to  the  Lord,  whose  gentle  hand 

Renews  our  labouring  breath  ; 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  his  saints 
Triumphant  e'en  in  death. 


360  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

5  My  God,  in  thine  appointed  hour, 

Those  heavenly  gates  display, 
Where  pain  and  sin,  and  fear  and  death, 
For  ever  flee  away. 

6  There,  while  the  nations  of  the  blessed, 

With  raptures  bow  around, 
My  anthems  to  delivering  grace, 
In  sweeter  strains  shall  sound. 

494  C.  M. 

Submission  under  Various  Ills  of  Life. 

THROUGH  all  the  downward  tracts  of 
time, 
God's  watchful  eye  surveys ; 
O !  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
And  regulate  our  ways  ? 

2  I  cannot  doubt  his  bounteous  love, 

Unmeasurably  kind ; 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will, 
Be  every  wish  resigned. 

3  Good  when  he  gives,  supremely  good, 

Nor  less,  when  he  denies; 
E'en  crosses  from  his  sovereign  hand, 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

4  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  divine, 

My  God,  inscribe  my  name; 
There  let  it  fill  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 

495  C.  M. 

Submission  under  Dark  Dispensations. 

PEACE,  'tis  the  Lord  Jehovah's  hand, 
That  blasts  our  joys  in  death ; 


SUBMISSION  UNDER  TRIALS.  361 

Changes  the  visage  once  so  dear, 
And  gathers  back  our  breath. 

2  'Tis  he,  the  Potentate  supreme 

Of  all  the  worlds  above, 
Whose  steady  counsels  wisely  rule, 
Nor  from  their  purpose  move. 

3  'Tis  he,  whose  justice  might  demand 

Our  souls  a  sacrifice, 
Yet  scatters,  with  unwearied  hand, 
A  thousand  rich  supplies. 

4  Our  covenant  God  and  Father,  he, 

In  Christ,  our  bleeding  Lord; 
Whose  grace  can  heal  the  bursting  heart, 
With  one  reviving  word. 

5  Silent  we  own  Jehovah's  name ; 

We  kiss  his  scourging  hand  ; 
And  yield  our  comforts,  and  our  life, 
To  his  supreme  command. 

496  C.  M. 

Submission. 

SUBMISSIVE  to  thy  will,  my  God, 
I  all  to  thee  resign  ; 
And  bow  before  thy  chastening  rod, 
I  mourn,  but  not  repine. 

2  Why  should  my  foolish  heart  complain, 

When  wisdom,  truth,  and  love 
Direct  the  stroke,  inflict  the  pain, 
And  point  to  joys  above  ? 

3  How  short  are  all  my  sufferings  here, 

How  needful  every  cross; 
Away,  my  unbelieving  fear, 
Nor  call  my  gain,  my  loss. 


362  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

4  Then  give,  dear  Lord,  or  take  away, 
I'll  bless  thy  sacred  name; 
My  Jesus,  yesterday,  today, 
For  ever  is  the  same ! 

407  C  M. 

Resignation  to  the  Will  of  God. 

IT  is  the  Lord — enthroned  in  light, 
Whose  claims  are  all  divine; 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 
To  govern  me  and  mine. 

2  It  is  the  Lord — should  I  distrust, 

Or  contradict  his  will? 
Who  cannot  do  but  what  is  just, 
And  must  be  righteous  still. 

3  It  is  the  Lord — who  gives  me  all 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease ; 
And  of  his  bounties  may  recall 
Whatever  part  he  please. 

4  It  is  the  Lord — who  can  sustain 

Beneath  the  heaviest  load, 

From  whom  assistance  I  obtain 

To  tread  the  thorny  road, 

5  It  is  the  Lord — my  covenant  God, 

Thrice  blessed  be  his  name ! 
Whose  gracious  promise,  sealed  with  blood', 
Must  ever  be  the  same. 

6  His  covenant  will  my  soul  defend, 

Should  nature's  self  expire: 
And  the  great  Judge  of  all  descend 
In  awful  flames  of  fire. 

7  And  can  my  soul  with  hopes  like  these, 

Be  sullen,  or  repine  2 


SUBMISSION  UNDER  TRIALS.  363 

No,  gracious  God,  take  what  thou  please, 
I'll  cheerfully  resign. 

498  7s.  Double. 

Welcome  to  the  Cross. 

9HpiS  my  happiness  below 

J-    Not  to  live  without  the  cross; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 

Sanctifying  every  loss. 
Trials  must  and  will  befall; 

But  with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscribed  upon  them  all, 

This  is  happiness  to  me. 

2  God,  in  Israel,  sows  the  seeds 

Of  affliction,  pain,  and  toil; 
These  spring  up,  and  choke  the  weeds 

Which  would  else  o'erspread  the  soil. 
Trials  make  the  promise  sweet, 

Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer; 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet, 

Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

3  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here, 

No  chastisement  by  the  way; 
Might  I  not,  with  reason,  fear 

I  should  prove  a  cast-away  : 
Aliens  may  escape  the  rod 

Sunk  in  earthly,  vain  delight; 
But  the  true-born  child  of  God, 

Must  not,  would  not,  if  he  might. 

409  L.  M. 

Casting  our  Care  on  the  Lord. 

WHEN  struggling  on  the  bed  of  pain, 
And  earth  and  all  its  joys  are  vain, 


364  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

How  sweet,  my  God,  to  know  thy  power 
Sustains  me  in  this  trying  hour. 

2  How  rich  and  precious  sounds  that  love 
That  tells  of  rest  and  joys  above, 

And  lulls  my  troubled  heart  to  rest 
Upon  my  blessed  Saviour's  breast. 

3  There,  still  while  life's  warm  currents  rush, 
My  soul  would  all  her  sorrows  hush, 

Nor  ever  yield  to  dark  despair, 

For  light  and  life  and  peace  are  there. 

4  Helper  and  hope  thou  ever  art, 

To  heal  the  wounded,  broken  heart; 
O  let  me  hear  thy  pardoning  voice 
And  bid  my  broken  bones  rejoice. 

5  Then  shall  my  cheerful,  grateful  tongue 
In  rapturous  strains  thy  praise  prolong, 
My  ransomed  soul  adore  thy  grace, 
And  swifter  run  the  heavenly  race. 

500  C.  M. 

Consolations  in  Sickness. 

WHEN  languor  and  disease  invade 
This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pains, 
And  long  to  fly  away. 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love  : 
Sweet  to  look  upward,  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above. 

3  Sweet  to  look  back,  and  see  my  name 

In  life's  fair  book  set  down ; 
Sweet  to  look  forward,  and  behold 
Eternal  joys  my  own. 


BREVITY  AND  UNCERTAINTY  OF  LIFE.  365 

4  Sweet  to  reflect  how  grace  divine 

My  sins  on  Jesus  laid; 
Sweet  to  remember  that  his  blood 
My  debt  of  suffering  paid. 

5  Sweet  in  his  righteousness  to  stand, 

Which  saves  from  second  death; 
Sweet  to  experience,  day  by  day, 
His  Spirit's  quickening  breath. 

6  Sweet  on  his  faithfulness  to  rest, 

Whose  love  can  never  end  ; 
Sweet  on  his  covenant  of  grace, 
For  all  things  to  depend. 

7  Sweet  in  the  confidence  of  faith, 

To  trust  his  firm  decrees; 
Sweet  to  lie  passive  in  his  hands, 
And  know  no  will  but  his. 

3  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams, 
What  must  the  fountain  be; 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Immediately  from  thee! 


timm  and  n^mrai  Yo 

501  C.  M. 

Uncertainty  of  Life  and  its  Comforts. 

NAKED  as  from  the  earth  we  came, 
And  crept  to  life  at  first, 
We  to  the  earth  return  again, 
And  mingle  with  our  dust. 

2  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 
And  fondly  call  our  own, 
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366  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

Are  but  short  favours  borrowed  now, 
To  be  repaid  anon. 

3  'Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high, 

Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave; 
He  gives,  and  blessed  be  his  name, 
He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 

4  Peace,  all  our  angry  passions  then, 

Let  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent  at  his  sovereign  will, 
And  every  murmur  die. 

5  If  smiling  mercy  crown  our  lives, 

Its  praises  shall  be  spread  ; 
And  we'll  adore  the  justice  too, 
That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 

509  C.  M. 

Shortness  of  Human  Life. 
"OW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life  ! 


H' 


How  vast  our  soul's  affairs  ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay ; 
Just  like  a  story  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home, 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 

And  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 

Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

4  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell, 

That  slight  the  joys  above! 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  feel, 
That  break  such  cords  of  love ! 


BREVITY  AND  UNCERTAINTY  OF  LIFE.         367 

5  Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 
And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 

503  C.  M. 

Brevity  of  Life . 

OUR  days,  alas  !  our  mortal  days 
Are  short  and  wretched  too; 
"Evil  and  few,"  the  patriarch  says: 
And  well  the  patriarch  knew. 

2  'Tis  but  at  best  a  narrow  bound 

That  heaven  allows  to  men, 
And  pains  and  sins  run  through  the  round 
Of  three  score  years  and  ten. 

3  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few, 

Run  on  my  days,  in  haste  ; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  wo, 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast. 

4  Let  heavenly  love  prepare  my  soul, 

And  call  her  to  the  skies, 
Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll, 
And  glory  never  dies. 

504  C.  M. 

Brevity  and  Uncertainly  of  Life. 

THEE  we  adore,  eternal  name ! 
And  humbly  own  to  thee, 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  worms  are  we  ! 

2  The  years  rolls  round  and  steals  away 
The  breath  that  first  it  gave ; 
Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 
We're  travelling  to  the  grave. 


368  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

3  Great  God  !  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things ! 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 

4  Infinite  joy  or  endless  wo 

Attends  on  every  breath  ; 
And  yet  how  unconcerned  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death! 

5  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense, 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road; 

And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God. 

505  C.  M. 

Man's  Frailty  and  God's  Goodness. 

OUR  life  is  on  the  wing, 
And  death  is  ever  nigh  : 
The  moment  when  our  lives  begin, 
We  all  begin  to  die. 

2  Yet,  mighty  God  !  our  fleeting  days 

Thy  lasting  favours  share; 
Yet  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace, 
Thou  loadest  the  rolling  year. 

3  'Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food, 

And  we  are  clothed  with  love; 
While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  road 
That  leads  our  souls  above. 

4  His  goodness  runs  an  endless  round ; 

All  glory  to  the  Lord ! 
His  mercy  never  knows  a  bound; 
And  be  his  name  adored  ! 

5  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song ; 

And  when  we  close  our  eyes, 


BREVITY  AND  UNCERTAINTY  OF  LIFE.  369 

Let  future  ages  praise  prolong-, 
Till  time  and  nature  dies. 

506  L.  M. 

Vanity  of  Human  Life. 

SHALL  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 
Contend  with  their  Creator,  God? 
Shall  mortal  worms  presume  to  be 
More  holy,  wise,  or  just,  than  he  ? 

2  Behold  he  puts  his  trust  in  none 
Of  all  the  spirits  round  his  throne; 
Their  natures,  when  compared  with  his. 
Are  neither  holy,  just,  nor  wise. 

3  But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they, 
Who  spring  from  dust,  and  dwell  in  clay ! 
Touched  by  the  finger  of  thy  wrath, 

We  faint  and  perish  like  the  moth. 

4  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
We  die  by  thousands  in  thy  sight : 
Buried  in  dust  whole  nations  lie, 
Like  a  forgotten  vanity. 

5  Almighty  Power  !  to  thee  we  bow  ! 
How  frail  are  we !  how  glorious  thou ! 
No  more  the  sons  of  earth  shall  dare 
With  an  eternal  God  compare. 

507  L.  M. 

Life  the  Time  to  Serve  the  Lord. 

LIFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  time  to  insure  the  great  reward; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 


370  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given 
To  escape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heaven; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die; 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie ; 

Their  memory  and  their  sense  are  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Their  hatred  and  their  love  are  lost, 
Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue ; 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found, 
Nor  faith  nor  hope  beneath  the  ground. 

G  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 
In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste; 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair, 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

508  C.  M. 

Life  the  Season  of  Grace. 

AND  is  this  life  prolonged  to  me  ? 
Are  days  and  seasons  given  ? 
Shall  I  not  then  prepare  to  be 
A  fitter  heir  for  heaven  ? 

2  I  will  not  let  these  moments  pass, 

These  golden  hours  be  gone: 
Lord,  I  accept  thine  offered  grace, 
I  bow  before  thy  throne. 

3  Now  cleanse  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

Through  my  Redeemer's  blood  : 


LIFE  THE  SEASON  OF  GRACE. 

Now  let  my  flesh  and  heart  begin 
The  honours  of  my  God. 

4  Let  me  no  more  my  soul  defile 

With  sin's  deceitful  toys; 
Let  cheerful  hope,  increasing  still, 
Approach  to  heavenly  joys. 

5  O  may  my  thankful  lips  proclaim 

The  wonders  of  thy  praise, 
And  spread  the  savour  of  thy  name, 
Where'er  I  spend  my  days. 

6  On  earth  let  my  example  shine ; 

And  when  I  leave  this  state, 
May  heaven  receive  this  soul  of  mine 
To  bliss  divinely  great. 

509  S.  M. 

Preparation  to  meet  God. 

PREPARE  me,  gracious  God, 
To  stand  before  thy  face; 
Thy  Spirit  must  the  work  perform, 
For  it  is  all  of  grace. 

2  In  Christ's  obedience  clothe, 
And  wash  me  in  his  blood  : 

So  shall  I  lift  my  head  with  joy, 
Among  the  sons  of  God. 

3  Do  thou  my  sins  subdue, 

Thy  sovereign  love  make  known ; 
The  spirit  of  my  mind  renew, 
And  save  me  in  thy  Son. 

4  Let  me  attest  thy  power, 
Let  me  thy  goodness  prove, 

Till  my  full  soul  can  hold  no  more 
Of  everlasting  love. 


372  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

510  L.  M. 

Life  the  Time  to  Serve  God. 

THERE  is  a  God  who  reigns  above, 
Lord  of  the  heaven  and  earth  and  seas; 
I  fear  his  wrath,  I  ask  his  love, 

And  with  my  lips  I  sing  his  praise. 

2  There  is  a  law  which  he  has  made, 

To  teach  us  all  what  we  must  do; 
My  soul,  be  his  commands  obeyed, 
For  they  are  holy,  just  and  true. 

3  There  is  a  gospel  rich  in  grace, 

Whence  sinners  all  their  comforts  draw; 
Lord,  I  repent  and  seek  thy  face, 
For  I  have  often  broke  thy  law. 

4  There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  die, 

Nor  do  I  know  how  soon  'twill  come; 
How  many  younger,  much,  than  I, 

Have  passed  by  death  to  hear  their  doom  ! 

5  Let  me  improve  the  hours  I  have, 

Before  the  day  of  grace  is  fled; 

There's  no  repentance  in  the  grave, 

Nor  pardon  offered  to  the  dead. 

511  S.  M. 

Value  of  Present  Time. 

TO-MORROW,  Lord,  is  thine, 
Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand 
And  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine, 
Its  shines  by  thy  command. 

2       The  present  moment  flies, 
And  bears  our  life  away; 
Oh,  make  thy  servants  truly  wise, 
That  they  may  live  today. 


LIFE  THE  SEASON  OF  GRACE.  373 

3  Since  on  this  winged  hour 
Eternity  is  hung, 

Waken  hy  thy  almighty  power 
The  aged  and  the  young. 

4  One  thing  demands  our  care  ; 
Oh,  be  it  still  pursued, 

Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

5  To  Jesus  may  we  fly, 
Swift  as  the  morning  light, 

Lest  life's  young  golden  beam  should  die 
In  sudden,  endless  night. 

512  C.  M. 

Time  is  Short. 

"  ri"\HE  time  is  short!"  the  season  near, 
X  When  death  will  us  remove, 

To  leave  our  friends,  however  dear, 
Leave  all  we  fondly  love. 

2  "  The  time  is  short!"  sinners  beware  ; 

Nor  trifle  time  away  ; 
The  word  of  great  salvation  hear, 
While  it  is  called  to-day. 

3  "  The  time  is  short !  ye  rebels  now 

To  Christ  the  Lord  submit, 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow, 
And  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 

4  "  The  time  is  short !"  ye  saints,  rejoice, 

The  Lord  will  quickly  come  ; 
Soon  shall  you  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice. 
To  call  you  to  your  home. 

5  "The  time  is  short!"  it  swifty  flies, 

The  hour  is  just  at  hand, 


374  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

When  we  shall  mount  above  the  skies, 
And  reach  the  wished-for  land. 

6  "The  time  is  short!"  the  moment  near, 
When  we  shall  dwell  above, 
And  be  for  ever  happy  there, 
With  Jesus,  whom  we  love. 

513  L.M. 

Importance  of  Early  Religion. 

NOW,  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood, 
Remember  your  Creator,  God : 
Behold,  the  months  come  hastening  on, 
When  you  shall  say,  "  My  joys  are  gone." 

2  Behold,  the  aged  sinner  goes, 
Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woes, 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
With  endless  curses  on  his  head. 

3  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again ; 
The  soul  in  agonies  of  pain, 
Ascends  to  God  ;  not  there  to  dwell, 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  hell. 

4  Eternal  King  !  I  fear  thy  name ; 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am ; 
And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove, 
Give  me  a  mansion  in  thy  love. 

514  CM. 

Prayer  for  Youth. 

BESTOW,  dear  Lord,  upon  our  youth, 
The  gift  of  saving  grace ; 
And  let  the  seed  of  sacred  truth 
Fall  in  a  fruitful  place. 

2  Grace  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows, 
Of  pure  and  heavenly  root : 


375 


But  fairest  in  the  youngest  shows, 
And  yields  the  sweetest  fruit. 

3  Ye  careless  ones,  O  hear  betimes, 

The  voice  of  sovereign  love  ! 
Your  youth  is  stained  with  many  crimes, 
But  mercy  reigns  above. 

4  True,  you  are  young,  but  there's  a  stone 

Within  the  youngest  breast ; 
Or  half  the  crimes  which  you  have  done 
Would  rob  you  of  your  rest. 

5  For  you  the  public  prayer  is  made, 

Oh  !  join  the  public  prayer ! 
For  you  the  secret  tear  is  shed, 
O  shed  yourselves  a  tear  ! 

6  We  pray  that  you  may  early  prove 

The  Spirit's  power  to  teach  ; 

You  cannot  be  too  young  to  love 

That  Jesus  whom  we  preach. 

515  C.  M. 

Youth  Admonished. 

YE  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm, 
In  smiling  crowds  draw  near, 
And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you ; 
And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by, 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3  "  The  soul,  that  longs  to  see  my  face, 

Is  sure  my  love  to  gain ; 
And  those  that  early  seek  my  grace, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 


376  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move, 

If  once  compared  with  thee? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love, 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see  ? 

5  Away,  ye  false  delusive  toys, 

Vain  tempters  of  the  mind  ! 
'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting1  choice, 
And  here  true  bliss  I  find. 

516  C.  M. 

Death  of  a  Youth. 

WHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away 
By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  power — I  too  must  die — 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  delude  no  more, 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb ; 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour, 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene, 

Let  every  heart  obey; 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain, 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

517  CM. 

Youth  the  best  Time  to  Serve  the  Lord. 

AMIDST  the  cheerful  bloom  of  youth, 
With  ardent  zeal  pursue 


377 


The  ways  of  piety  and  truth, 
With  death  and  heaven  in  view. 


2  Fair  wisdom's  paths  with  sweets  are  strewed, 

And  pleasures  all  refined; 
There  joys  divine  are  shed  abroad, 
That  suit  the  immortal  mind. 

3  Youth  is  the  most  accepted  time, 

To  love  and  serve  the  Lord; 
A  flower  presented  in  its  prime, 
Will  much  delight  afford. 

4  He'll  crown  with  peace  your  rising  years, 

And  make  your  fruit  increase ; 
Will  guide  you  through  this  vale  of  tears, 
And  bid  your  sorrows  cease. 

5  Give  him  the  morning  of  your  days, 

And  be  for  ever  blest; 
'Tis  none  but  those  in  wisdom's  ways 
Enjoy  substantial  rest. 

518  S.  M. 

Prayer  of  a  Youth. 

WITH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 
Our  God,  to  thee  we  pray; 
Oh,  make  us  learn  while  we  are  young, 
How  we  may  cleanse  our  way. 

2  Make  us,  unguarded  youth 
The  objects  of  thy  care ; 

Help  us  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  fly  from  every  snare. 

3  Our  hearts  to  folly  prone, 
Renew  by  power  divine; 

Unite  them  to  thyself  alone, 
And  make  us  wholly  thine. 


378  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

4  Oh,  let  thy  word  of  grace 

Our  warmest  thoughts  employ; 
Be  this  through  all  our  following  days, 
Our  treasure  and  our  joy. 

5  To  what  thy  laws  impart, 
Be  our  whole  soul  inclined; 

Oh,  let  them  dwell  within  our  heart 
And  sanctify  our  mind. 

6  May  thy  young  servants  learn, 
By  these  to  cleanse  their  way ; 

And  may  we  here  the  path  discern 
That  leads  to  endless  day. 

519  L.  M. 

Invitation  to  Youth. 

TO-DAY,  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice, 
Now  is  the  time  to  make  your  choice 
Say,  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go  ? 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  no  ? 

2  Ye  wandering  souls,  who  find  no  rest, 
Say,  will  you  be  for  ever  blest  ? 

Will  you  be  saved  from  sin  and  hell? 
Will  you  with  Christ  in  glory  dwell  ? 

3  Come  now,  dear  youth,  for  ruin  bound, 
Obey  the  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
Come,  go  with  us,  and  you  shall  prove 
The  joy  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

4  Once  more  we  ask  you  in  his  name — 
For  yet  his  love  remains  the  same — 
Say,  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go? 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  ? 


379 


520  lis  &  10s. 

Invitation  to  the  Young. 

COME,  youthful  sinners,  come  now  to  the 
Saviour — 
Come,  ye  young  wanderers,  again  to  his  side, 
Kneel  at  his  mercy-seat,  sue  for  his  favour, 
Lambs  of  his  bosom,  for  whom  he  hath  died. 

2  Come  to  his  temple  in  life's  dawning  morn- 
ing, 

Give  up  your  souls  to  the  guide  of  your  youth; 

How  sweet  is  grace  the  young  bosom  adorn- 
ing. 

What  robe  so  fair  as  the  raiment  of  truth. 

3  Can  you  find  pleasure  in  pathways  unholy  ? 
Hope  ye  for  comfort  in  wandering  from  God? 
Anguish  and  shame  wait  the  votaries  of  folly; 
Earth  has  no  comfort  not  found  in  his  blood. 

4  Has  he  not  died  for  you?  look  on  this  table; 
Here  see  the  tokens  of  sorrow  and  love ! 
Lives  he  not  now  for  you  ?  Jesus  is  able 
To  keep  you  through  life,  and  to  bless  you 
above. 

521  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Children  of  the  Church. 

DEAR  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  strayi 
From  thy  secure  inclosure's  bound, 
And  lured  by  worldly  joys  away, 
Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found  ; 

2  Remember  still  that  they  are  thine, 

That  thy  dear  sacred  name  they  bear, 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine, 

The  sign  of  covenant  grace  they  wear. 


380  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 

Oh,  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be; 
Remember  all  the  prayers  and  tears, 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  thee. 

4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray, 

These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way, 
The  wanderers  to  thy  fold  restore. 

532  7s.  4  lines. 

Prayer  for  Children. 

GRACIOUS  Lord  !  our  children  see; 
By  thy  mercy  we  are  free ; 
But  shall  these,  alas!  remain 
Subjects  still  of  Satan's  reign  ? 

2  Lord,  we  tremble,  for  we  know, 
How  the  fierce,  malicious  foe, 
Wheeling  round  his  watchful  flight, 
Keeps  them  ever  in  his  sight. 

3  Spread  thy  pinions,  King  of  kings! 
Hide  them  safe  beneath  thy  wings; 
Lest  the  ravenous  birds  of  prey 
Stoop,  and  bear  the  brood  away! 

523  C.  M. 

Triumph  over  Death. 

OFOR  an  overcoming  faith 
To  cheer  my  dying  hours, 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster,  Death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers  ! 

2  Joyful  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 
My  quivering  lips  should  sing, 
"Where  is  thy  boasted  victory,  grave? 
And  where  the  monster's  sting?" 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION.  381 

3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  I'm  secure; 

Death  hath  no  sting  beside; 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power; 
But  Christ,  my  ransom,  died. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory- 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid, 
Who  makes  us  conquerors  while  we  die, 
Through  Christ  our  Hying  head. 

524  CM. 

Happiness  in  Death. 

HEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  pro- 
claims 
For  all  the  pious  dead  ! 
Sweet  is  the  savour  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

2  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blessed  ; 

How  calm  their  slumbers  are  ! 
From  sufferings  and  from  sin  released, 
And  freed  from  every  snare. 

3  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 

They're  present  with  the  Lord  ; 
The  labours  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward. 


525  C.  M. 

Death  Disarmed. 

WHY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  ? 
Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends, 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 
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382  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  should  we  wish  our  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  he  blest, 

And  softened  every  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  their  dying  Head  ? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way  : 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly, 
At  the  great  rising  day. 


526  C.  M. 

Contemplation  of  Death. 

STOOP  down,  my  thoughts,  that  used  to 
rise, 
Converse  awhile  with  death; 
Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies 
And  pants  away  his  breath. 

2  But,  O,  the  soul  that  never  dies  ! 

At  once  it  leaves  the  clay ! 
Ye  thoughts,  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 
And  track  its  wondrous  way. 

3  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell, 

It  mounts,  triumphant  there  : 
Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell, 
In  infinite  despair. 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION.  383 

4  And  must  my  body  faint  and  die? 

And  must  this  soul  remove? 
Oh,  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh, 
To  bear  it  safe  above ! 

5  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand 

My  naked  soul  I  trust ; 
And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command, 
To  drop  into  my  dust. 

527  L.  M. 

Fears  of  Death  Removed. 

WHY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die? 
What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are  ! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans  and  dying  strife, 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away ; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  O  !  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  would  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed  ! 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

528  C.  M. 

Death  Dreadful  without  Preparation. 

DEATH !  'tis  a  melancholy  day 
To  those  who  have  no  God, 


384  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

When  the  poor  soul  is  forced  away 
To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes ; 

But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain, 
Still  drags  her  downward  from  the  skies, 
To  darkness,  fire,  and  pain. 

3  He  is  a  God  of  sovereign  love, 

That  promised  heaven  to  me, 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above, 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 

4  Prepare  me,  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand  ; 

Then  come  the  joyful  day ; 
Come  death,  and  some  celestial  band, 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 

529  C.  M. 

Death  and  Glory. 

MY  soul,  come,  meditate  the  day, 
And  think  how  near  it  stands, 
When  thou  must  quit  this  house  of  clay, 
And  fly  to  unknown  lands. 

2  And  you,  my  eyes,  look  down  and  view 

The  hollow  gaping  tomb; 
This  gloomy  prison  waits  for  you, 
Whene'er  the  summons  come. 

3  O  could  we  die  with  those  that  die, 

And  place  us  in  their  stead ; 
Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly, 
And  converse  with  the  dead. 

4  Then  should  we  see  the  saints  above, 

In  their  own  glorious  forms, 
And  wonder  why  our  souls  should  love 
To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION.  385 

5  We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay 
Before  the  summons  come, 
And  pray  and  wish  our  souls  away 
To  their  eternal  home. 

530  C.  M. 

Funeral  Hymn. 

HARK  !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound ! 
My  ears  attend  the  cry; 
"Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground, 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie, 

2  "  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers; 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head, 
Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God  !  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 

And  are  we  still  secure? 
Still  walking  downward  to  our  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ! 

4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quickening  grace, 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 

531  S.  M. 

Joy  in  View  of  the  Resurrection. 

AND  must  this  body  die  ? 
This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2       God  my  Redeemer  lives, 
And  often  from  the  skies 


386  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

3  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace, 
Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 

And  every  shape,  and  every  face, 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesus'  dying  love  : 

We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  power  above. 

5  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 
Of  these,  our  humble  songs, 

Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

532  L.  M. 

Death  of  the  Righteous. 
"OW  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies! 


H' 


When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest, 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes, 
How  gently  heaves  the  expiring  breast! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away, 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er ; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day, 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys; 
Nothing  disturbs  that  peace  profound, 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell! 
How  bright  the  unchanging  morn  appears; 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell ! 


DEATH  AXD   RESURRECTION. 


387 


5  Life's  duty  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 
Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies ; 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
"  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies  !' 

533  C.  M. 

Triumph  over  Death. 

WHEN  death  appears  before  my  sight, 
In  all  his  dire  array, 
Unequal  to  the  dreadful  fight, 
My  courage  dies  away. 

2  O  for  the  eye  of  faith  divine, 

To  pierce  beyond  the  grave  ! 
To  see  that  Friend,  and  call  him  mine, 
Whose  arm  is  strong  to  save ! 

3  Lord,  I  commit  my  soul  to  thee ! 

Accept  the  sacred  trust, 
Receive  this  nobler  part  of  me, 
And  watch  my  sleeping  dust. 

4  Till  that  illustrious  morning  come, 

When  all  thy  saints  shall  rise, 
And,  clothed  in  full  immortal  bloom, 
Attend  thee  to  the  skies. 

534  L.  M. 

Nearness  to  Eternity. 

ETERNITY  is  just  at  hand; 
And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand  ? 
And  careless  view  departing  day, 
And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away  ? 

2  Eternity  ! — without  a  bound! 
To  guilty  souls  a  dreadful  sound  ! 
But  O  !  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine, 
How  sweet  the  accents  !  how  divine  ! 


388  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care, 
My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  prayer, 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood, 

My  pardon  sealed,  and  peace  with  God. 

4  But  should  my  highest  hopes  be  vain, 
The  rising  doubt,  how  sharp  the  pain! 
My  fears,  O  gracious  God,  remove, 
Confirm  my  title  to  thy  love. 

5  Search,  Lord  !  O  search  my  inmost  heart, 
And  light,  and  hope,  and  joy  impart; 
From  guilt  and  error  set  me  free, 

And  guide  me  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 

•535  L.  M. 

Death,  of  the  Saint  and  Sinner  Contrasted. 

WHAT  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread, 
Await  the  sinner's  dying  bed! 
Death's  terrors  all  appear  in  sight, 
Presages  of  eternal  night. 

2  His  sins  in  dreadful  order  rise, 
And  fill  his  soul  with  sad  surprise ; 
Mount  Sinai's  thunder  stuns  his  ears, 
And  not  one  ray  of  hope  appears. 

3  Not  so  the  heir  of  heavenly  bliss; 

His  soul  is  filled  with  conscious  peace; 
A  steady  faith  subdues  his  fear; 
He  sees  the  happy  Canaan  near. 

4  His  mind  is  tranquil  and  serene; 
No  terrors  in  his  looks  are  seen  ; 
His  Saviour's  smile  dispels  the  gloom, 
And  smooths  his  passage  to  the  tomb. 

5  Lord,  make  my  faith  and  love  sincere; 
My  judgment  sound,  my  conscience  clear; 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION.  389 

And  when  the  toils  oflife  are  past, 
May  I  be  found  in  peace  at  last. 

536  P.  M. 

Triumph  over  Death  and  the  Grave. 

VITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame, 
Quit,  O  quit  this  mortal  frame; 
Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  flying, 
O  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying  ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark!  they  whisper  !  angels  say, 
"Sister  spirit,  come  away." 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite  ? 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight? 
Drowns  my  spirit?  draws  my  breath  ? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death? 

3  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears  ! 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes — my  ears 
With  sounds  seraphic  ring  ! 

Lend,  lend  your  wings,  I  mount !  I  fly  ! 
O  Grave  !  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
O  Death  !  where  is  thy  sting  ? 

537  12s,  lis. 

Funeral  Hymn. 

THOU  art  gone  to  the  grave,  but  we  will 
not  deplore  thee  ; 
Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encompass  the 

tomb, 
The  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portals 

before  thee, 
And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide  through 
the  gloom. 

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390  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  we  no  longer  be- 

hold thee, 
Nor  tread  the  rough  path  of  the  world  by  thy 

side  ; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to 

enfold  thee, 
And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Sinless  has 

died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  and  its  mansions 

forsaking, 

Perhaps  thy  tried  spirit  in  doubt  lingered  long; 

But  the  sunshine  of  heaven  beamed  bright 
on  thy  waking, 

And  the  song  that  thou  heardst  was  the  sera- 
phim's song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  but  'twere  wrong 

to  deplore  thee, 
When  God  was  thy  ransom,  thy  guardian 

and  guide; 
He  gave  thee,  and  took  thee,  and  soon  will 

restore  thee, 
Where  death  has  no  sting,  since  the  Saviour 

hath  died. 


538  6s,  &  5s. 

Funeral  Dirge. 

HARK  !  to  the  solemn  bell, 
Mournfully  pealing, 
What  do  its  wailings  tell, 

On  the  ear  stealing  ? 
Seem  they  not  thus  to  say, 
Loved  ones  have  passed  away? 
Ashes  with  ashes  lay. 
List!  to  its  pealing  ! 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION.  391 

2  Earth  is  all  vanity, 

False  as  tis  fleeting  ; 
Grief  is  in  all  its  joy, 

Smiles  with  tears  meeting-, 
Youth's  brightest  hopes  decay, 
Pass  like  morn's  gems  away; 
Too  fair  on  earth  to  stay, 

Where  all  is  fleeting  ? 

3  Now  in  their  lonely  bed, 

Loved  ones  are  lying; 
Now  joyful  wings  are  spread, 

To  heaven  flying; 
Would  we  to  sin  and  pain, 
Call  back  their  souls  again, 
Weave  round  their  hearts  the  chain 

Severed  in  dying  ? 

4  No  !  ransomed  spirits,  no  ! 

Fly  to  the  Saviour : 
With  the  bright  angels  go, 

Mingle  for  ever. 
Up  to  the  throne  above, 
Up  to  the  heaven  of  love, 
Through  fields  of  verdure  rove, 

Blessed  for  ever ! 

539  lis.    Peculiar. 

Death  Welcome  to  the  Believer. 

I  WOULD  not  live  alway ;  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er 
the  way; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here, 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its 
cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin; 
Temptation  without  and  corruption  within : 


392  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with 

fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent 

tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway;  no — welcome   the 

tomb, 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its 

gloom  ; 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his 

God; 
Away  from  yon  heaven  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the 

bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns : 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren,  transported  to 

greet ; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 

soul. 

540  8s,  7s,  4s. 

Resurrection. 

LO !  he  cometh  !  countless  trumpets 
Blow  to  wake  the  sleeping  dead; 
'Mid  ten  thousand  saints  and  angels, 
See  their  great  exalted  Head  ! 
Hallelujah  ! 
Welcome,  welcome,  Son  of  God! 

2  Now  his  merit,  by  the  harpers, 

Through  the  eternal  deep  resounds: 
Now  resplendent  shine  his  nail-prints, 
Every  eye  shall  see  his  wounds  : 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 

They  who  pierced  him 
Shall  at  his  appearance  wail. 

3  Full  of  joyful  expectation, 

Saints  behold  the  Judge  appear; 
Truth  and  Justice  go  before  him; 

Now  the  joyful  sentence  hear ! 
Hallelujah  ! 
Welcome,  welcome  Judge  divine. 

4  "  Come  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 

Enter  into  life  and  joy; 
Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrows; 

Endless  praise  be  your  employ!" 
Hallelujah  ! 
Welcome,  welcome  to  the  skies. 

5  Now  at  once  they  rise  to  glory, 

Jesus  brings  them  to  the  King: 
There  with  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

They,  eternal  anthems  sing : 
Hallelujah  ! 
Boundless  glory  to  the  Lamb. 

541  L.  C.  M. 

Time  and  Eternity. 

LO !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
"Twist  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 
Yet  how  insensible  ! 
A  point  of  time  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  yon  heavenly  place, 
Or — shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

2  O  God  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late; 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 


394  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

3  Before  me  place  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar: 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure  ! 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure ! 

5  Then  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above; 
Where  faiih  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full  supreme  delight 

And  everlasting  love. 

543  L.  M. 

The  Living  and  the  Dead. 

WHERE   are  the  dead?— In   heaven  or 
hell 
Their  perished  forms  in  bonds  of  clay, 
Their  disembodied  spirits  dwell ; 
Reserved  until  the  judgment  day. 
3  Who  are  the  dead  ?— the  sons  of  time 
In  every  age,  and  state,  and  clime; 
Renowned,  dishonoured  or  forgot, 
The  place  that  knew  them,  knows  them  not. 

3  Where  are  the  living  ? — On  the  ground 
Where  prayer  is  heard  and  mercy  found; 
Where  in  the  compass  of  a  span, 
The  mortal  makes  the  immortal  man. 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION.  39. 

4  Who  are  the  living  ? — They  whose  breath 
Draws  every  moment  nigh  to  death; 

Of  endless  bliss  or  woe  the  heirs  : 
Oh,  what  an  awful  lot  is  theirs! 

5  Then,  timely  warned,  let  us  begin 
To  follow  Christ  and  flee  from  sin  ; 
Daily  grow  up  in  him  our  head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

543  C.  M. 

Death  and  Resurrection. 

THRO'  sorrow's  night  and  danger's  path, 
Amid  the  deepening  gloom, 
We,  soldiers  of  an  injured  King, 
Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  There,  when  the  turmoil  is  no  more, 

And  all  our  powers  decay, 
Our  cold  remains,  in  solitude, 
Shall  sleep  the  years  away. 

3  Our  labours  done,  securely  laid 

In  this  our  last  retreat, 
Unheeded,  o'er  our  silent  dust, 
The  storms  of  life  shall  beat. 

4  These  ashes  poor,  this  little  dust, 

Our  Father's  care  shall  keep, 
Till  the  last  angel  rise,  and  break 
The  long  and  dreary  sleep. 

5  Then  love's  soft  dew  o'er  every  eye 

Shall  shed  its  mildest  rays, 
And  the  long  silent  dust  shall  burst 
With  shouts  of  endless  praise. 

544  C.  M.  D. 

The  Resurrection  of  the  Christian. 

MY  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
And  trample  on  the  tombs : 


396  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives, 

My  God,  my  Saviour  comes  : 
Ere  long  I  know  he  shall  appear, 

In  power  and  glory  great ; 
And  death  the  last  of  all  his  foes, 

Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

2  Then  though  the  worms  my  flesh  devour, 

And  make  my  form  their  prey, 
I  know  I  shall  arise  with  power, 

On  the  last  judgment  day  : 
When  God  shall  stand  upon  the  earth, 

Him  there  mine  eyes  shall  see; 
My  flesh  shall  feel  a  second  birth, 

And  ever  with  him  be. 

3  Then  his  own  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears, 

From  every  weeping  eye  ; 
And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 

Shall  cease  eternally. 
How  long,  dear  Saviour  !  O,  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay! 
O,  hasten  thy  appearance,  Lord, 

And  bring  the  welcome  day. 


545  S.  M. 

Peaceful  Death. 

OFOR  the  death  of  those, 
Who  slumber  in  the  Lord  ! 
O  be,  like  theirs,  my  last  repose, 
Like  theirs  my  last  reward ! 

2       Their  bodies  in  the  ground 
In  silent  hope  may  lie, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound 
Shall  call  them  to  the  sky. 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION.  397 

3  Their  ransomed  spirits  soar, 
On  wings  of  faith  and  love, 

To  meet  the  Saviour  they  adore, 
And  reign  with  him  above  ! 

4  With  us  their  names  shall  live 
Through  long  succeeding  years, 

Embalmed  with  all  our  hearts  can  give, 
Our  praises  and  our  tears  ! 

5  O  for  the  death  of  those, 
Who  slumber  in  the  Lord! 

O  be  like  theirs  my  last  repose, 
Like  theirs  my  last  reward  ! 

546  8s,  &  7s. 

Dying  Christian. 

WHY  lament  the  Christian  dying  ? 
Why  indulge  in  tears  or  gloom? 
Calmly  on  the  Lord  relying, 
He  can  greet  the  opening  tomb, 

2  What  if  death,  with  icy  fingers, 

All  the  fount  of  life  congeals? 

'Tis  not  there  thy  brother  lingers, 

'Tis  not  death  his  spirit  feels. 

3  Though  for  him  thy  soul  is  mourning, 

Though  with  grief  thy  heart  is  riven 
While  his  flesh  to  dust  is  turning, 
All  his  soul  is  filled  with  heaven. 

4  Scenes  seraphic,  high  and  glorious, 

Now  forbid  his  longer  stay  ; 
See  him  rise  o'er  death  victorious, 
Angels  beckon  him  away. 

5  Hark !  the  golden  harps  are  ringing, 

Sounds  unearthly  fill  his  ear ! 


398  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

Millions  now  in  heaven  singing, 
Greet  his  joyful  entrance  there. 

547  C.  M. 

On  the  Death  of  a  Child. 

LIFE  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour, 
How  soon  the  vapour  flies  ! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flower, 
That  e'en  in  blooming  dies. 

2  Death  spreads  his  withering,  wint'ry  arms, 

And  beauty  smiles  no  more ; 
Ah  !  where  are  now  those  rising  charms, 
Which  pleased  our  eyes  before  ? 

3  That  once-loved  form  now  cold  and  dead, 

Each  mournful  thought  employs: 
We  weep  our  earthly  comforts  fled, 
And  withered  all  our  joys. 

4  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time, 

When  what  we  now  deplore 

Shall  rise  in  full,  immortal  prime, 

And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

5  Cease,  then  fond  nature,  cease  thy  tears  : 

The  Saviour  dwells  on  high  : 
There  everlasting  spring  appears, 
There  joys  shall  never  die. 

548  C.  M. 

Funeral  Hymn— Death  of  a  Young  Child, 

ALAS!  how  changed  that  lovely  flower, 
Which  bloomed  and  cheered  my  heart 
Fair  fleeting  comfort  of  an  hour, 
How  soon  we're  called  to  part ! 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION. 


399 


2  And  shall  my  bleeding  heart  arraign 

That  God,  whose  ways  are  love  ? 
Or  vainly  cherish  anxious  pain 
For  her  who  rests  above  ? 

3  No! — let  me  rather  humbly  pay 

Obedience  to  his  will, 
And  with  my  inmost  spirit  say, 
"  The  Lord  is  righteous  still." 

4  From  adverse  blasts,  and  lowering  storms, 

Her  favoured  soul  he  bore  ; 
And  with  yon  bright,  angelic  forms, 
She  lives,  to  die  no  more. 

5  Why  should  I  vex  my  heart,  or  fast  ? 

No  more  she'll  visit  me  ; 
My  soul  will  mount  to  her  at  last, 
And  there  my  child  I'll  see. 

6  Prepare  me  blessed  Lord,  to  share 

The  bliss  thy  people  prove; 
Who  round  thy  glorious  throne  appear, 
And  dwell  in  perfect  love. 

549  C.  M. 

Funeral  Hymn. 

BENEATH  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head 
Is  equal  warning  given  : 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, 
Above  us  is  the  Heaven  ! 

2  Their  names  are  graven  on  the  stone, 

Their  bones  are  in  the  clay; 
And  ere  another  day  is  gone, 
Ourselves  may  be  as  they. 

3  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 

And  lurks  in  every  flower; 


400  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril  every  hour ! 

4  Turn,  mortal,  turn!  thy  danger  know: 

Where'er  thy  foot  can  tread 
The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below, 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead  ! 

5  Turn,  Christian,  turn!  thy  soul  apply 

To  truths  divinely  given: 
The  bones  which  underneath  thee  lie 
Shall  live  for  Hell  or  Heaven  ! 


550  C.  M. 

The  House  Appointed  for  all  Living. 

HOW  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave ! 
Where,  life's  vain  tumults  past, 
The  appointed  house,  by  heaven's  decree, 
Receives  us  all  at  last. 

2  The  wicked  there  from  troubling  cease, 

Their  passions  rage  no  more; 
And  there  the  weary  pilgrim  rests 
From  all  the  toils  he  bore. 

3  There  rest  the  prisoners,  now  released 

From  slavery's  sad  abode: 
No  more  they  hear  the  oppressors's  voice, 
Or  dread  the  tyrant's  rod. 

4  There  servants,  masters,  poor,  and  rich, 

Partake  the  same  repose  ; 
And  there,  in  peace,  the  ashes  mix 
Of  those  who  once  were  foes. 

5  All  levelled  by  the  hand  of  death, 

Lie  sleeping  in  the  tomb, 
Till  God  in  judgment  call  them  forth, 
To  meet  their  final  doom. 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION.  401 

551  7s,  6  lines. 
The  Dying  Father. 

OTHOU  faithful  God  of  love, 
Gladly  I  thy  promise  plead, 
Waiting  for  my  last  remove, 
Hastening  to  the  happy  dead, 
Lo,  I  cast  on  thee  my  care, 
Breathe  my  latest  breath  in  prayer. 

2  Trusting  in  thy  word  alone, 
I  to  thee  my  children  leave ; 
Call  my  little  ones  thine  own, 
Give  them  all  thy  blessings,  give  ; 
Keep  them  while  on  earth  they  breathe, 
Save  their  souls  from  endless  death. 

3  Whom  I  to  thy  grace  commend 
Into  thine  embraces  take, 

Be  her  sure,  immortal  Friend, 
Save  her  for  my  Saviour's  sake  : 
Free  from  sin,  from  sorrow  free, 
Let  my  widow  trust  in  thee. 

552  L.  M. 

Death  and  Burial  of  a  Christian. 

UNVEIL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb  ; 
Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust, 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room, 
To  slumber  in  the  silent  dust. 

2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear 

Invade  thy  bounds — no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept,  God's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  the  grave,  and  blest  the  bed, 


402  TIME  AND  ETERNITY, 

Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn! 
Attend,  O  Earth!  his  sovereign  word; 
Restore  thy  trust,  a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 


553  C.  M. 

Judgment  Anticipated. 

WHEN  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 
O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
O  how  shall  I  appear! 

2  If  yet  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought; 

3  When  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosed, 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
O  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

4  Yet  never  shall  my  soul  despair 

Her  pardon  to  procure, 
Who  knows  thine  only  Son  has  died, 
To  make  her  pardon  sure. 

554  L.  C.  M. 

Apprehension  of  Judgment. 

WHEN  thou  my  righteous  Judge  shalt 
come 
To  take  thy  ransomed  people  home, 
Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 


GENERAL  JUDGMENT.  403 

Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 

Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 

Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  ? 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all ; 
But  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought? 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call  ? 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace ; 

Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding  place, 

In  this  the  accepted  day ; 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  oh,  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear  ; 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 
Whene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  thy  smiling  face ; 
Then  loudest  of  the  crowd  I'll  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 

555  7s. 

Terrors  of  Judgment. 

IN  the  sun  and  moon  and  stars 
Signs  and  wonders  there  shall  be, 
Earth  shall  quake  with  inward  wars, 
Nations  with  perplexity. 

2  Soon  shall  ocean's  hoary  deep, 
Tossed  with  stronger  tempests  rise  ; 
Wilder  storms  the  mountains  sweep, 
Louder  thunders  rock  the  skies. 

3  Dread  alarms  shall  shake  the  proud, 
Pale  amazement,  restless  fear ; 


404  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

And,  amid  the  thunder  cloud, 
Shall  the  Judge  of  men  appear  ! 

4  But  though  from  his  awful  face, 

Heaven  shall  fade,  and  earth  shall  fly, 
Fear  not  ye,  his  chosen  race, 
Your  redemption  dravveth  nigh. 

556  8s,  7s,  4s. 

Christ  Descending  to  Judgment. 

SEE  the  eternal  Judge  descending, 
View  him  seated  on  his  throne  ! 
Now,  poor  sinner,  now  lamenting, 
Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom, 

Trumpets  call  thee, 
Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom. 

2  Hear  the  cries  he  now  is  venting, 

Filled  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain; 
While  in  anguish  thus  lamenting 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again : 

Greatly  mourning, 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again. 

3  "  Yonder  sits  my  slighted  Saviour, 

With  the  marks  of  dying  love; 
Oh  that  I  had  sought  his  favour, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move. 

Golden  moments, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move." 

4  Now,  despisers,  look  and  wonder  ! 

Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part! 
Louder  than  a  peal  of  thunder, 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  depart !" 

Lost  for  ever, 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  depart !" 


GENERAL  JUDGMENT.  405 

557  L.  M. 

The  Day  of  Wrath. 

THE  day  of  wrath  that  dreadful  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  ? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day  ? 

2  When,  shriveling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll ; 
When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead. 

3  O,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  Thou  the  trembling  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

55S  8s,  7s,  4s. 

The  Day  of  Judgment. 
i  AY  of  Judgment,  day  of  wonders! 


D 


Hark  !  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round ! 

How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound ! 

2  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine; 
You  who  long  for  his  appearing, 
Then  shall  say,  This  God  is  mine  ! 

Gracious  Saviour, 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine  ! 

3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea ; 
35 


406  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

All  the  powers  of  nature  shaken 
By  his  looks  prepare  to  flee : 

Careless  sinner, 
What  will  then  become  of  thee? 

4  Horrors  past  imagination, 

Will  surprise  your  trembling  heart, 
When  you  hear  your  condemnation, 
"Hence  accursed  wretch,  depart! 

Thou  with  Satan 
And  his  angels  have  thy  part." 

5  Satan,  who  now  tries  to  please  you, 

Lest  you  timely  warning  take, 
When  that  word  is  past,  will  seize  you, 
Plunge  you  in  the  burning  lake: 

Think,  poor  sinner, 
Thy  eternal  all's  at  stake. 

6  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 

Loved  and  served  the  Lord  below ; 
He  will  say,  "  Come  near  ye  blessed, 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow; 

You  for  ever 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 

7  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches, 

May  this  thought  your  courage  raise! 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches, 
Sighs  shall  then  be  changed  to  praise: 

We  shall  triumph 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze. 

559  8s,  7s,  4s. 

Christ  Coming  to  Judgment. 

LO  !  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
Once  for  favoured  sinners  slain  ! 


GENERAL    JUDGMENT.  407 

Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train: 

Hallelujah  ! 
Jesus  comes,  and  comes  to  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  hehold  him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty  ! 
Those  who  set  at  naught,  and  sold  him, 
Pierced  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see! 

3  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away; 

All  who  hate  hirn  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day: 

"Come  to  judgment! 
Come  to  judgment !  come  away." 

4  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See,  in  solemn  pomp  appear  ! 
All  his  saints  by  man  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air, 

Hallelujah  ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

5  Mighty  King  !  let  all  adore  thee, 

High  on  thine  eternal  throne  ! 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory ; 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  thine  own  ! 

O  come  quickly, 
Hallelujah !  come,  Lord,  come  ! 

560  C.  M. 

Consolation  in  Christ  in  View  of  the  Judgment. 

THAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 
The  appointed  hour  makes  haste, 


408  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

When  I  must  stand  before  ray  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  word, "  Depart." 

3  O!  wretched  state  of  deep  despair, 

To  see  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love. 

4  Jesus  !  I  throw  my  arms  around, 

And  hang  upon  thy  breast ; 
Without  a  gracious  smile  from  thee, 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

5  O !  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands ; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book, 
Where  my  salvation  stands  1 

6  Give  me  one  kind  assuring  word, 

To  sink  my  fears  again  ; 
And  cheerfully  my  soul  shall  wait 
Her  threescore  years  and  ten. 

561  C.  M. 

The  New  Jerusalem. 

JERUSALEM  !  my  happy  home  ! 
Name  ever  dear  to  me ! 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee ! 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 
And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 


HEAVEN.  409 

3  O  when  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

4  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes, 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe  ? 

Or  feel  at  death,  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there, 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below, 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem  !  my  happy  home! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

563  C  M. 

Prospect  of  Heaven. 

ON  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye, 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  O  the  transporting  rapturous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight 
Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green. 
And  rivers  of  delight! 

3  There  generous  fruits,  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow ; 


410  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

There  rocks,  and  hills,  and  brooks,  and  vales, 
With  milk  and  honey,  flow. 

4  On  all  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There  God  the  Son  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  wings  nor  poisonous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore: 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 


563  7s,  6s. 

Aspiring  after  Heaven. 

RISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
Thy  better  portion  trace; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Towards  heaven  thy  native  place  : 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay  ; 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove  : 
Rise  my  soul,  and  haste  away, 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

3  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source, 
The  soul  that's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face  : 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn  ; 
Press  onward  to  the  prize; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return, 
Triumphant  in  the  skies. 


HEAVEN.  411 

Yet  a  season,  and,  you  know, 
Happy  entrance  will  be  given ; 

All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

564  8s. 

Longing  after  Heaven. 

YE  angels  who  stand  round  the  throne, 
And  view  my  Immanuel's  face, 
In  rapturous  songs  make  him  known; 

Tune,  tune  your  soft  harps  to  his  praise : 
He  formed  you  the  spirits  you  are, 

So  happy,  so  noble,  so  good  ; 
While  others  sunk  down  in  despair, 
Confirmed  by  his  power,  ye  stood. 

2  Ye  saints  who  stand  nearer  than  they, 

And  cast  your  bright  crowns  at  his  feet, 
His  grace  and  his  glory  display, 

And  all  his  rich  mercy  repeat: 
He  snatched  you  from  hell  and  the  grave, 

He  ransomed  from  death  and  despair; 
For  you  he  was  mighty  to  save, 

Almighty  to  bring  you  safe  there. 

3  O,  when  will  the  period  appear, 

When  I  shall  unite  in  your  song  ? 
I'm  weary  of  lingering  here, 

And  I  to  your  Saviour  belong! 
I'm  fettered  and  chained  up  in  clay ; 

I  struggle  and  pant  to  be  free; 
I  long  to  be  soaring  away, 

My  God  and  my  Saviour  to  see! 

4  I  want  to  put  on  my  attire, 

Washed  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb; 
I  want  to  be  one  of  your  choir, 
And  tune  my  sweet  harp  to  his  name  : 


412  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

I  want— oh  I  want  to  be  there, 
Where  sorrow  and  sin  bid  adieu, 

Your  joy  and  your  friendship  to  share, 
To  wonder  and  worship  with  you. 

565  C.  M. 

Angelic  Praise  in  Heaven. 

EARTH  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long, 
'Tis  time  to  lift  mine  eyes, 
Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne, 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  man,  my  Saviour,  sits, 

The  God,  how  bright  he  shines '. 
And  scatters  infinite  delight, 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 

Circle  the  throne  around  : 
And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains, 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus  the  Lord  their  harps  employs, 

Jesus  thy  love  they  sing  : 
Jesus  the  life  of  all  our  joys, 

Sounds  sweet  from  every  string. 

5  Hark,  how  beyond  the  narrow  bounds, 

Of  time  and  space  they  run  . 
And  echo  in  majestic  sounds, 
The  Godhead  of  the  Son. 

6  And  now  they  sink  the  lofty  tune, 

And  gentler  notes  they  play ; 
And  bring  the  Father's  equal  down, 
To  dwell  in  humble  clay. 

7  O  sacred  beauties  of  the  man 

The  God  resides  within  ; 


413 


His  flesh  all  pure,  without  a  stain, 
His  soul  without  a  sin. 

8  But  when  to  Calvary  they  turn, 

Silent  their  harps  abide; 
Suspended  songs  a  moment  mourn 
The  God  that  loved  and  died. 

9  Then  all  at  once,  to  living  strains 

They  summon  every  chord; 
Tell  how  he  triumphed  o'er  his  pains, 
And  chant  the  rising  Lord. 

10  Now  let  me  mount  to  join  their  song, 

And  be  an  angel  too  ; 
My  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue, 
Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 

11  I  would  begin  the  music  here, 

And  so  my  soul  should  rise ; 
O,  for  some  heavenly  notes  to  bear 
My  passions  to  the  skies. 

12  Where  ye  that  love  my  Saviour  sit, 

There  I  would  fain  have  place; 
Among  your  thrones,  or  at  your  feet, 
So  I  might  see  his  face. 

566  7s.   Double. 

Praise  of  the  Redeemed  in  Heaven. 

HIGH  in  yonder  realms  of  light, 
Dwell  the  raptured  saints  above; 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 

Happy  in  Immanuel's  love: 
Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears, 

Once  they  knew,  like  us  below, 
Gloomy  doubts,  distressing  fears, 
Torturing  pain,  and  heavy  woe. 
36 


414  TIME  AND   ETERNITY. 

2  Oft  the  big  unbidden  tear, 

Stealing  down  the  furrowed  cheek, 
Told,  in  eloquence  sincere, 

Tales  of  woe  they  could  not  speak. 
But  these  days  of  weeping  o'er, 

Past  this  scene  of  toil  and  pain, 
They  shall  feel  distress  no  more, 

Never,  never  weep  again. 

3  Mid  the  chorus  of  the  skies, 

Mid  the  angelic  lyres  above, 
Hark,  their  songs  melodious  rise, 

Songs  of  praise  to  Jesus'  love  ! 
Happy  spirits  !  ye  are  fled, 

Where  no  grief  can  entrance  find; 
Lulled  to  rest  the  aching  head, 

Soothed  the  anguish  of  the  mind. 

4  All  is  tranquil  and  serene, 

Calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
There  no  cloud  can  intervene, 

There  no  angry  tempest  blows ! 
Every  tear  is  wiped  away, 

Sighs  no  more  shall  heave  the  breast, 
Night  is  lost  in  endless  day. 

Sorrow,  in  eternal  rest. 

567  U  M. 

Home  in  View. 

AS  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 
The  height  of  some  o'er-looking  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if  cross  the  plains 
He  eyes  his  home,  though  distant  still. 

2  While  he  surveys  the  much  loved  spot, 
He  slights  the  space  that  lies  between; 
His  past  fatigues  are  now  forgot, 
Because  his  journey's  end  is  seen. 


415 


3  Thus  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views 
By  faith,  his  mansion  in  the  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

4  The  thought  of  home  his  spirit  cheers, 
No  more  he  grieves  for  troubles  past ; 
Nor  any  future  trial  fears, 

So  he  may  safe  arrive  at  last. 

5  'Tis  there,  he  says  I  am  to  dwell 
With  Jesus,  in  the  realms  of  day; 
Then  I  shall  bid  my  cares  farewell, 
And  he  will  wipe  my  tears  away. 

6  Jesus,  on  thee  our  hope  depends, 
To  lead  us  on  to  thine  abode : 
Assured  our  home  will  make  amends 
For  all  our  toil  while  on  the  road. 


568  lis. 

Heaven,  the  Christian's  Home. 

9*|1 /TID  scenes  of  confusion   and   creature 

-LVJL         complaints, 
How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  communion  with 

saints: 
To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there's  room. 
And  feel  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  at  home. 

2  Sweet  bonds  that  unite  all  the    children   of 

peace  ! 
And  thrice  precious  Jesus,  whose  love  can- 

not  cease  ! 
Though  oft  from  thy  presence  in  sadness  I 

roam, 
I  long  to  behold  thee,  in  glory  at  home. 


416  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

3  I  sigh  from  this  body  of  sin  to  be  free 
Which  hinders  my  joy  and  communion  with 

ThougtTnow  my  temptations  like  billows  may 

All,  al°C  will  be  peace,  when  I'm  with  thee  at 
home. 

4  While  here  in  the  valley  of  conflict  I  stay, 
O  give  me  submission  and  strength  as  my 

In  all  my  afflictions  to  thee  would  I  come, 
Rejoicing  in  hope  of  my  glorious  home. 

5  Whate'er  thou  deniest,0  give  me  thy  grace, 
The  Spirit's  sure  witness,  and  smiles  ot  thy 

IndulgT  me  with  patience  to  wait  at  thy 

And  find  even  now  a  sweet  foretaste  of  home. 

6  I  long,  dearest  Lord,  in  thy  beauties  to  shine, 
No  more  as  an  exile  in  sorrow  to  pine, 

And  in  thy  dear  image,  arise  from  the :  tomb. 
With  glorified  millions  to  praise  thee,  at 
Home. 

569  L  M- 

Praises  of  Heaven. 

HARK!  how  the  choral  song  of  heaven, 
Swells  full  of  peace  and  joy  above, 
Hark !  how  they  strike  their  golden  harps 
And  raise  the  tuneful  notes  of  love. 
2  No  anxious  care  nor  thrilling  grief, 
No  deep  despair,  nor  gloomy  woe, 
They  feel,  when  high  their  lofty  strains 
In  noblest,  sweetest,  concord  flow. 


HEAVEN.  417 

3  But  we  are  pierced  with  inward  pain, 
And  waste  in  sighs  the  live-long  day, 
Or  if  we  join  to  praise  our  God, 
How  harsh,  how  feeble  is  our  lay. 

4  When  shall  we  join  the  heavenly  host, 
Who  sing  Immanuel's  praise  on  high, 
And  leave  behind  our  doubts  and  fears 
To  swell  the  chorus  of  the  sky. 

5  O  come  thou  rapture-bringing  morn, 
And  usher  in  the  joyful  day, 

We  long  to  see  thy  rising  sun, 
Drive  all  these  clouds  of  grief  away. 

570  C.  M. 

Contemplation  of  Heaven. 
AISE  thee,  my  soul,  fly  up,  and  run 


R 


Through  every  heavenly  street, 
And  say,  there's  nought  below  the  sun 
That's  worthy  of  thy  feet. 

2  There,  on  a  high  majestic  throne, 

The  almighty  Father  reigns, 
And  sheds  his  glorious  goodness  down 
On  all  the  blissful  plains. 

3  Bright  like  a  sun,  the  Saviour  sits, 

And  spreads  eternal  noon; 
No  evenings  there,  nor  gloomy  nights, 
To  want  the  feeble  moon. 

4  Amidst  those  ever  shining  skies, 

Behold  the  sacred  Dove, 
While  banished  sin  and  sorrow  flies 
From  all  the  realms  of  love. 

5  The  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 

Stand  bending  round  the  throne; 


418  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

And  saints  and  seraphs  sing  and  praise 
The  infinite  Three-One. 

6  Jesus  !  O  when  shall  that  blest  day, 
That  joyful  hour  appear, 
When  I  shall  leave  this  house  of  clay 
To  dwell  amongst  them  there  ? 

571  L.  M. 

Longing  for  Heaven. 

DESCEND  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove, 
Stoop  down  and  take  us  on  thy  wings, 
And  mount  and  bear  us  far  above 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things : 

2  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  sky, 

Up  where  eternal  ages  roll, 
Where  solid  pleasures  never  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul. 

3  Oh  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight 

Of  our  Almighty  Father's  throne! 
There  sits  our  Saviour,  crowned  with  light, 
Clothed  in  a  body  like  our  own. 

4  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 

And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall; 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all  I 

5  O  what  amozing  joys  they  feel, 

While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing, 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  king. 

6  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 

That  I  shall  mount  to  dwell  above, 
And  stand  and  bow  amongst  them  there, 
And  view  thy  face,  and  sing,  and  love  ? 


HEAVEN.  419 

572  C  M. 

Faith  Contemplating  Heaven. 

THERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands 
Eternal  and  on  high  ; 
And  here  my  spirit,  waiting,  stands, 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and  fall; 

Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven ; 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Has  his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come; 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

5  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 

But  we  had  rather  see; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 
And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 

573  C.  M. 

Assurance  of  Heaven. 

DEATH  may  dissolve  my  body  now 
And  bear  my  spirit  home: 
Why  do  my  minutes  move  so  slow, 
Nor  my  salvation  come  ? 

2  With  heavenly  weapons  I  have  fought 
The  battles  of  the  Lord, 
Finished  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith, 
And  wait  the  sure  reward. 


420  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

3  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade; 
The  righteous  Judge,  at  that  great  day, 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 

4  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 

This  prize  for  me  alone; 
But  all  that  love,  and  long  to  see 
The  appearance  of  his  Son. 

5  Jesus,  the  Lord,  shall  guard  me  safe 

From  every  ill  design  ; 
And  to  his  heavenly  kingdom  take 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 

6  God  is  my  everlasting  aid, 

And  hell  shall  rage  in  vain; 

To  him  be  highest  glory  paid, 

And  endless  praise — Amen. 

574  C.  M. 

Hope  of  Heaven. 

BLEST  be  the  everlasting  God, 
The  Father  of  our  Lord; 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  praised, 
His  majesty  adored. 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  raised  his  Son 

And  called  him  to  the  sky, 

He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope, 

That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What  though  our  inbred  sins  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust ; 
Yet  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose, 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine, 

Reserved  against  that  day  ; 


421 


'Tis  uncorrupted,  undefiled, 
And  cannot  fade  away. 

5  Saints  by  the  power  of  God  are  kept, 
Till  that  salvation  come; 
We  walk  by  faith  as  strangers  here, 
Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 

575  C.  M. 

Triumphant  View  of  Heaven. 

OUR  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 
But  we  march  upward  still; 
Forget  these  troubles  of  the  ways, 
And  press  to  Zion's  hill. 

2  See  the  kind  angels  at  the  gates 

Inviting  us  to  come  ! 
There  Jesus,  the  forerunner  waits, 
To  welcome  travellers  home ! 

3  Eternal  glory  to  the  King 

That  bears  us  safely  through! 
Our  tongues  shall  never  cease  to  sing, 
And  endless  praise  renew. 

576  C.  M. 

Heaven  Traced  through  Sorrow. 

LORD,  what  a  wretched  land  is  this, 
That  yields  us  no  supply, 
No  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees, 
Nor  streams  of  living  joy  ! 

2  Yet  the  dear  path  to  thine  abode 
Lies  through  this  weary  land : 
Lord  !  we  would  keep  the  heavenly  road, 
And  run  at  thy  command. 


422  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

3  Our  souls  shall  tread  the  desert  through 

With  undiverted  feet: 
And  faith  and  flaming  zeal  subdue 
The  terrors  that  we  meet. 

4  A  thousand  savage  beasts  of  prey 

Around  the  forest  roam  ; 
But  Judah's  Lion  guards  the  way, 
And  guides  the  strangers  home. 

5  Long  nights  and  darkness  dwell  below, 

With  scarce  a  twinkling'  ray; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  we  go 
Is  everlasting  day. 

6  By  glimmering  hopes,  and  gloomy  fears, 

We  trace  the  sacred  road; 
Through  dismal  deeps,  and  dangerous  snares, 
We  make  our  way  to  God. 

577  C.  M. 

Joyful  Anticipation  of  Heaven. 

WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurled, 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all : 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 


423 


And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  ray  peaceful  breast. 

578  C.  M. 

Death  Welcome  in  Prospect  of  Heaven. 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never  withering  flowers; 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green; 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea  ; 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes ! 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  not  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

570  C.  M. 

Christian  Longing  for  Heaven. 

FATHER,  I  long",  I  faint  to  see 
The  place  of  thine  abode: 


424  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

I'd  leave  thine  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  ray  God ! 

2  I'd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense, 

To  gaze  upon  thy  throne; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  for  ever  thence, 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

3  There  all  the  heavenly  hosts  are  seen, 

In  shining  ranks  they  move, 

And  drink  immortal  vigour  in. 

With  wonder  and  with  love. 

4  The  more  thy  glories  strike  my  eyes, 

The  humbler  I  shall  lie; 
Thus  while  I  sink,  my  joys  shall  rise 
Immeasurably  high. 

580  C.  M. 

Heaven  Attained  by  Following  Christ. 

GIVE  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 
Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 

And  wet  their  couch  with  tears; 

They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 

With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them,  whence  their  victory  came  ? 

They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  marked  the  footsteps  that  he  trod, 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast : 
And,  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess  the  promised  rest. 


HEAVEN.  425 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise 
For  his  own  pattern  given, 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 

581  C.  M. 

Meditation  of  Heaven. 

MY  thoughts  surmount  those  lower  skies, 
And  look  within  the  veil; 
There  springs  of  endless  pleasure  rise, 
The  waters  never  fail. 

2  There  I  behold,  with  sweet  delight, 

The  blessed  Three  in  one; 
And  strong  affections  fix  my  sight 
On  God's  incarnate  Son. 

3  His  promise  stands  for  ever  firm, 

His  grace  shall  ne'er  depart ; 
He  binds  my  name  upon  his  arm, 
And  seals  it  on  his  heart. 

4  Light  are  the  pains  that  nature  brings, 

How  short  our  sorrows  are, 
When  with  eternal  future  things, 
The  present  we  compare! 

5  I  would  not  be  a  stranger  still 

To  that  celestial  place, 
Where  I  for  ever  hope  to  dwell, 
Near  my  Redeemer's  face. 

SS2  C.  M. 

Rejoicing  in  Prospect  of  Heaven. 

SING,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
Your  great  Deliverer  sing  : 
Pilgrims,  for  Zion's  city  bound, 
Be  joyful  in  your  King. 


426  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

2  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on, 

Through  all  the  blissful  road; 
Till  to  the  secret  mount  you  rise, 
And  see  your  smiling  God, 

3  The  garlands  of  immortal  joy 

Shall  bloom  on  every  head  ; 
While  sorrow,  sighing,  and  distress, 
Like  shadows,  all  are  fled. 

4  March  on  in  your  Redeemer's  strength : 

Pursue  his  footsteps  still; 
And  let  the  prospect  cheer  your  eye, 
While  labouring  up  the  hill. 

583  L.  M. 

Worship  of  Heaven. 

OFOR  a  sweet  inspiring  ray, 
To  animate  our  feeble  strains, 
From  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day, 
The  blissful  realms  where  Jesus  reigns  ! 

2  There,  low  before  his  glorious  throne, 

Adoring  saints  and  angels  fall  ; 
And  with  delightful  worship  own 

His  smile  their  bliss,  their  heaven,  their  all. 

3  Immortal  glories  crown  his  head, 

While  tuneful  hallelujahs  rise, 
And  love,  and  joy,  and  triumph  spread 
Through  all  the  assemblies  of  the  skies. 

4  He  smiles,  and  seraphs  tune  their  songs, 

To  boundless  rapture,  while  they  gaze; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  praise. 

5  There  all  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Shall  join  at  last  the  heavenly  choir  ; 


427 


O  may  the  joy  inspiring  theme 

Awake  our  faith  and  warm  desire ! 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  Spirit  seal 

Our  interest  in  that  blissful  place  ; 
'Till  death  remove  this  mortal  veil, 
And  we  behold  thy  lovely  face. 

584  L.  M. 

Longing  for  Heaven. 

NOW  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 
Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time  ; 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth  ? 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys, 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys  ? 

3  Shall  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road, 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God  ? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge, 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large  ; 
Unbinds  our  chain,  breaks  up  our  cell, 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

5  To  dwell  with  God  to  feel  his  love, 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoyed  above; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now, 

Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  below. 

585  L.  M. 

The  Seasons. 

ETERNAL  source  of  every  joy  ! 
Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ 


428  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
To  hail  thee,  Sovereign  of  the  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole; 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air,  adorns  the  land; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn,  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours, 
Through  all  our  coasts,  redundant  stores : 
And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

586  7s.  Double. 

The  New  Year. 

WHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  Sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here ; 
Fixed  in  their  eternal  state, 
They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 
But  how  little  none  can  know. 


PARTICULAR  SEASONS.  429 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flie3 
Speedily  the  mark  to  find ; 

As  the  lightning-  from  the  skies 
Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind: 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 
Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream, 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise  ; 
All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 
Pardon  of  our  sins  renew; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 
With  Eternity  in  view. 

Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old, 
Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 
May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

587  C.  M. 

The  New  Year. 

GOD  of  our  life!  thy  various  praise 
Let  mortal  voices  sound, 
Thy  hand  revolves  our  fleeting  days, 
And  brings  the  seasons  round. 

2  To  thee,  shall  annual  incense  rise, 

Our  Father  and  our  Friend; 
While  annual  mercies  from  the  skies 
In  genial  streams  descend. 

3  In  every  scene  of  life,  thy  care, 

In  every  age,  we  see  ; 
And  constant  as  thy  favours  are, 
So  let  our  praises  be. 

4  Still  may  thy  love,  in  every  scene, 

To  every  age  appear; 
And  let  the  same  compassion  deign 
To  bless  the  opening  year. 
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430  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

5  O  keep  this  foolish  heart  of  mine 

From  anxious  passions  free, 
Teach  me  each  comfort  to  resign, 
And  trust  my  all  to  thee. 

6  If  mercy  smile,  let  mercy  bring 

My  wandering  soul  to  God ; 
And  in  affliction  I  shall  sing, 
If  thou  wilt  bless  the  rod. 

588  H.  M. 

Barren  Fig  Tree — or  Another  Year. 

THE  Lord  of  earth  and  sky, 
The  God  of  ages  praise  ! 
Who  reigns  enthroned  on  high, 

Ancient  of  endless  days  ; 
Who  lengthens  out  our  trial  here, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

2  Barren  and  withered  trees, 

We  cumbered  long  the  ground  ; 
No  fruit  of  holiness 

On  our  dead  souls  was  found  : 
Yet  doth  he  us  in  mercy  spare, 
Another,  and  another  year. 

3  When  justice  gave  the  word, 

To  cut  the  fig-tree  down, 
The  pity  of  our  Lord, 

Cried, "  Let  it  still  alone :" 
The  Father  mild  inclines  his  ear, 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

589  L.  M. 

The  New  Year. 

GREAT  God,  we  sing  thy  mighty  hand, 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand ! 


PARTICULAR  SEASONS.  431 

The  opening"  year  thy  mercy  shows ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsels  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts,  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  live  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 
Be  thou  our  joy  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

590  L.  M. 

National  Thanksgiving. 
OD  of  the  passing  year,  to  thee 


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Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise, 
With  swelling  heart  and  bending  knee, 
We  offer  thee  our  song  of  praise. 

2  We  bless  thy  name,  almighty  God, 

For  all  the  kindness  thou  hast  shown 
To  this  fair  land  our  fathers  trod, 
This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 

3  Here  freedom  spreads  her  banner  wide, 

And  casts  her  soft  and  hallowed  ray ; 
For  thou  our  country's  arms  didst  guide, 
And  led  them  on  their  conquering  way. 


432  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

4  We  praise  thee,  that  the  gospel  light, 

Through  all  our  land  its  radiance  sheds ; 
Scatters  the  shades  of  error's  night, 

And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads. 

5  When  foes  without,  and  foes  within, 

With  threatening  ills  our  land  have  pressed, 
Thou  hast  our  nation's  bulwark  been, 
And,  smiling,  sent  us  peaceful  rest. 

6  O  God!   preserve  us  in  thy  fear, 

In  troublous  times  our  helper  be  ; 
Diffuse  thy  truth's  bright  precepts  here, 
And  may  we  worship  only  thee. 

591  L.  P.M. 

Praise  for  National  Prosperity. 

SAY,  should  we  search  the  globe  around, 
Where  can  such  happiness  be  found, 
As  dwells  in  this  much  favoured  land? 
Here  plenty  reigns ;  here  freedom  sheds 
Her  choicest  blessings  on  our  heads : 
By  God  supported,  still  we  stand. 

2  Here  commerce  spreads  her  ample  store; 
Which  comes  from  every  foreign  shore; 

Science  and  arts  their  charms  display; 
Religion  teaches  us  to  raise 
Our  voices  in  our  Maker's  praise, 

As  truth  and  conscience  point  the  way. 

3  These  are  thy  gifts,  Almighty  King ! 
From  thee  our  matchless  blessings  spring; 

The  extended  shade,  the  fruitful  skies, 
The  raptures  liberty  bestows, 
The  eternal  joys  the  gospel  shows, 

All  from  thy  boundless  goodness  rise. 


PARTICULAR  SEASONS.  433 

4  With  grateful  hearts,  with  cheerful  tongues, 
To  God  we  raise  united  songs ; 

His  power  and  mercy  we  proclaim ; 
And  still,  through  every  age  shall  own 
Jehovah  here  hath  fixed  his  throne, 

And  triumph  in  his  mighty  name. 

5  Long  as  the  moon  her  course  shall  run, 
Or  man  behold  the  circling  sun, 

Do  thou  amidst  our  nation  reign; 
Still  crown  her  counsels  with  success, 
With  peace  and  joy  her  borders  bless, 

And  all  her  sacred  rites  maintain. 

592  7s. 

Praise  for  National  Blessings. 

SWELL  the  anthem,  raise  the  song; 
Praises  to  our  God  belong; 
Saints  and  angels  join  to  sing, 
Praise  to  heaven's  Almighty  King. 

2  Blessings  from  his  liberal  hand, 
Pour  around  this  happy  land ; 
Let  our  hearts  beneath  his  sway, 
Hail  the  bright,  triumphant  day. 

3  Now  to  thee  our  joys  ascend, 
Thou  hast  been  our  heavenly  friend: 
Guarded  by  thy  mighty  power, 
Peace  and  freedom  bless  our  shore. 

4  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway, 
May  we  cheerfully  obey; 
Never  feel  a  tyrant's  rod, 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 

5  Hark  !  the  voice  of  nature  sings, 
Praises  to  the  King  of  kings; 


434  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

Let  us  join  the  choral  song, 
And  the  heavenly  notes  prolong. 

593  C.  M. 

Humiliation  for  National  Sins. 

SEE,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne, 
Thy  mourning  people  bend  ! 
*Tis  on  thy  sovereign  grace  alone, 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments  from  thy  hand, 

Thy  dreadful  power  display; 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  What  numerous  crimes  increasing  rise, 

Through  this  apostate  land  ! 
What  land  so  favoured  of  the  skies, 
Yet  thoughtless  of  thy  hand  1 

4  How  changed,  alas  !  are  truths  divine, 

For  error,  guilt  and  shame  ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name  ! 

5  Regardless  of  thy  smile  or  frown, 

Their  pleasures  they  require ; 
And  sink  with  gay  indifference  down 
To  everlasting  fire. 

6  Oh,  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

By  rich  and  sovereign  grace: 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word 
And  humbly  seek  thy  lace. 

7  Then  should  insulting  foes  invade, 

We  shall  not  sink  in  fear; 
Secure  of  never-failing  aid, 
If  God,  our  God  is  near. 


PARTICULAR  SEASONS.  435 

594  L.  M. 

Praise  for  National  Blessings. 

ALMIGHTY  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 
To  thee  let  songs  of  gladness  rise, 
Each  grateful  heart  its  trihute  bring, 
And  every  voice  thy  goodness  sing. 

2  From  thee  our  choicest  blessings  flow, 
Life,  health,  and  strength  thy  hands  bestow, 
The  daily  good  thy  creatures  share, 
Springs  from  thy  providential  care. 

3  The  rich  profusion  nature  yields, 
The  harvest  waving  o'er  the  fields, 
The  cheering  light,  refreshing  shower, 
Are  gifts  from  thy  exhaustless  store. 

4  At  thy  command  the  vernal  bloom 
Revives  the  world  from  winter's  gloom; 
The  summer's  heat  the  fruit  matures, 
And  autumn  all  her  treasures  pours. 

5  From  thee  proceed  domestic  ties, 
Connubial  bliss,  parental  joys; 
On  thy  support  the  nations  stand, 
Obedient  to  thy  high  command. 

6  Let  every  power  of  heart  and  tongue, 
Unite  to  swell  the  grateful  song; 
While  age  and  youth  in  chorus  join, 
And  praise  the  majesty  divine. 

595  L.  M. 

The  Failure  of  Harvest. 

GREAT  God  we  view  thy  chastening  hand, 
That  turns  to  brass  our  fertile  land; 
Thy  clouds  withhold  their  rich  supplies, 
And  parched  nature  faints  and  dies. 


436  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

2  Revive  our  withering  fields  with  rain, 
Let  fruitful  showers  descend  again  ; 
On  thee,  alone,  our  hopes  rely, 
Lord,  hear  our  humble,  earnest  cry. 

3  Then  shall  the  withering  corn  arise, 
And  wave  its  homage  to  the  skies; 
And  with  loud  praises  we  will  own, 
Our  hopes  depend  on  thee  alone. 


596  L.  M. 

American  Independence. 

SOVEREIGN  of  all  the  worlds  above, 
Thy  glory,  with  unclouded  rays, 
Shines  through  the  realms  of  light  and  love, 
Inspiring  angels  with  thy  praise. 

'2  Thy  power  we  own,  thy  grace  adore ; 
Thou  deign'st  to  visit  man  below ! 
And  in  affliction's  darkest  hour, 
The  humble  shall  thy  mercy  know. 

3  These  western  states  at  thy  command, 

Rose  from  dependence  and  distress; 
Prosperity  now  crowns  the  land, 
And  millions  join  thy  name  to  bless. 

4  Praise  is  thy  due,  eternal  King  ! 

We'll  speak  the  wonders  of  thy  love, 
With  grateful  hearts  our  tribute  bring, 
And  emulate  the  hosts  above. 

5  O  !  be  thou  still  our  guardian  God ; 

Preserve  these  States  from  every  foe; 
From  party  rage,  from  scenes  of  blood, 
From  sin,  and  every  cause  of  wo. 

6  Here  may  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 

Display  his  grace,  and  saving  power  ! 


PARTICULAR  SEASONS.  437 

Here  liberty  and  truth  maintain, 
Till  empires  fall  to  rise  no  more. 

597  7's.' 

National  Hymn. 

LET  us  join,  with  one  accord, 
Heart  and  voice  to  praise  the  Lord : 
Praise  the  Lord  of  earth  and  sea! 
Praise  the  Lord  for  we  are  free! 

2  Lord,  to  thee  our  souls  ascend  ; 
Thou  hast  been  our  fathers'  friend; 
It  was  thine  almighty  power 
Saved  them  in  that  trying  hour. 

3  Now  beneath  thy  gentle  sway, 
We  pursue  our  peaceful  way; 
Now  we  fear  no  tyrant's  rod, 
Now  we  own  no  king  but  God. 

4  Hark  !  our  ransomed  nation  sings 
Praises  to  the  King  of  Kings  ! 
Praise  the  Lord  of  earth  and  sea! 
Praise  the  Lord — for  we  are  free  ! 

508  H.  M. 

Harvest  Hymn. 

LET  all  the  people  join, 
To  swell  the  solemn  chord  : 
Your  grateful  notes  combine 

To  magnify  the  Lord. 
In  lofty  songs  your  voices  raise, 
The  God  of  harvest  claims  your  praise. 

2  In  rich  luxuriance  drest, 

Behold  the  spacious  plain; 
Its  bounty  stands  confest 
In  fields  of  yellow  grain. 

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438  CHURCH. 

In  lofty  songs  your  voices  raise, 

The  God  of  harvest  claims  your  praise. 

3  Fair  plenty  fills  the  land, 

His  mercies  never  cease: 
The  husbandman  doth  smile, 

To  see  the  large  increase. 
In  lofty  songs  your  voices  raise, 
The  God  of  harvest  claims  your  praise. 

4  The  precious  fruits  he  gives, 

Oh  !  may  we  ne'er  abuse ; 
But  through  our  future  lives, 

To  his  own  glory  use. 
Then  rise  to  heaven  and  sing  his  praise, 
In  sweeter  strains  and  nobler  lavs. 


03HEHJ3E(DHo 

o09  C.  M. 

Glory  and  Safety  of  the  Church. 
0\V  glorious  is  the  sacred  place, 


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Where  we  adoring  stand 
Zion  the  joy  of  all  the  earth, 
The  beauty  of  the  land. 

Bulwarks  of  mighty  grace  defend 
The  city  where  we  dwell ; 

The  walls  of  strong  salvation  made, 
Defy  the  assaults  of  hell. 

Lift  up  the  everlasting  gates, 
The  doors  wide  open  fling  ; 


GLORY  AND  SAFETY.  439 

Enter,  ye  nations  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  your  King. 

4  Here  shall  you  taste  unmingled  joys, 

And  live  in  perfect  peace; 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name 
And  ventured  on  his  grace. 

5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  for  ever  trust, 

And  banish  all  your  fears  : 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells 
Eternal  as  his  years. 

600  C.  M. 

Glory  of  Christ's  Kingdom. 

LO!   what  a  glorious  sight  appears 
To  our  admiring  eyes! 
The  former  seas  have  passed  away, 
The  former  earth  and  skies. 

2  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  resides, 

That  holy,  happy  place, 
The  new  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorned  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, 

"  Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 

Of  your  descending  King! 

4  "The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

Removes  his  blest  abode; 
Men  the  dear  objects  of  his  love, 
And  he  their  gracious  God. 

5  "  His  gracious  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  weeping  eye; 
And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 
And  death  itself  shall  die." 


440  CHURCH. 

6  How  long  dear  Saviour,  O  how  long- 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ! 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

601  L.  M. 

God  the  Defence  of  the  Church. 

HAPPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  place, 
The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace; 
Thy  holy  courts  are  his  abode, 
Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fixed  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage; 
Against  his  throne,  in  vain  they  rage; 
Like  rising  waves,  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  Then  let  our  souls  in  Zion  dwell, 
Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  earth  and  hell ; 
His  arms  embrace  this  happy  ground, 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 

5  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun ; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

602  C.  M. 

Glory  and  Safety  of  the  Church. 

DAUGHTER  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 
Exalt  thy  fallen  head; 
Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust, 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 


GLORY  AND  SAFETY.  441 

2  Awake,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength, 

Thy  beautiful  array; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length, 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  They  come,  they  come : — thine  exiled  bands, 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

4  Thus,  though  the  universe  shall  burn, 

And  God  his  works  destroy, 
With  songs  thy  ransomed  shall  return, 
And  everlasting  joy. 

603  8s,  7s. 

Sion's  Security. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode : 
On  the  rock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  mayest  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove: 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river, 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear ! 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near : 


442  CHURCH. 

Thus  deriving  from  their  banner, 
Light  by  night,  and  shade  by  day; 

Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna, 

Which  he  gives  them,  when  they  pray. 

604  L.  M. 

Christ  Bearing  the  Keys. 
TT7ITH  what  delight  I  raise  my  eyes, 

*  »  And  views  the  courts  where  Jesus  dwells: 
Jesus,  who  reigns  above  the  skies, 
And  here  below  his  grace  reveals. 

2  Of  God's  own  house  the  sacred  key 
Is  borne  by  that  majestic  hand; 
Mansions  and  treasures  there  I  see 
Subjected  all  to  his  command. 

3  He  shuts,  and  worlds  might  strive  in  vain 
The  mighty  obstacle  to  move ; 

He  looses  all  their  bars  again, 

And  who  shall  shut  the  gates  oflove  ? 

4  Fixed  in  Omnipotence,  he  bears 
The  glories  of  his  Father's  name; 
Sustains  his  people's  weighty  cares, 
Through  every  changing  age  the  same. 

5  My  little  all  I  here  suspend, 

Where  the  whole  weight  of  heaven  is  hung; 
Secure  I  rest  on  such  a  friend, 
And  into  raptures  wake  my  tongue. 

605  lis,  10s. 

The  Church  Victorious. 

DAUGHTER  of  Zion !  awake  from  thy 
sadness ! 
Awake  !  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no 


TASTORS.  443 

Bright  o'er  thy  hills  dawns  the  day-star  of 
gladness, 
Arise !  for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er. 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes,  but  the  arm  that  sub- 

dued them, 
And  scattered  their  legions,  was  mightier 
far; 
They  fled  like  the  chaff  from  the  scourge  that 
pursued  them, 
Vain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots 
of  war. 

3  Daughter  of  Zion,  the  power  that  hath  saved 

thee 
Extolled  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel 
should  be; 
Shout !  for  the  foe  is  destroyed  that  enslaved 
thee, 
The  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is 
free. 

606  C.  M. 

The  Pastoral  Office. 

LET  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 
And  take  the  alarm  they  give; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God, 
Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands  ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego ; 
For  souls,  which  must  for  ever  live 
In  raptures,  or  in  woe. 


444  CHURCH. 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

The  account  to  render  there ; 
And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  how  should  we  appear  ? 

5  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see  ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

607  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  a  Sick  Pastor. 

OTHOU  before  whose  gracious  throne, 
We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down, 
View  the  sad  breast,  the  streaming  eye, 
And  let  our  sorrows  pierce  the  sky. 

2  Thou  knowest  the  anxious  cares  we  feel, 
And  all  our  trembling  lips  would  tell; 
Thou  only  canst  assuage  our  grief, 
And  give  our  aching  hearts  relief. 

3  With  power  benign  thy  servant  spare, 
Nor  turn  aside  thy  people's  prayer  ; 
Avert  thy  swift-descending  stroke, 
Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock. 

4  Restore  him  sinking  to  the  grave, 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  make  haste  to  save ; 
Back  to  our  hopes  and  wishes  give, 

And  bid  our  friend  and  pastor  live. 

5  Bound  to  each  soul  by  tenderest  ties, 
In  every  breast  his  image  lies ; 

Thy  pitying  aid,  O  God,  impart, 

Nor  rend  him  from  each  bleeding  heart. 

6  Yet  if  our  supplications  fail, 

And  prayers  and  tears  can  nought  avail, 


445 


Be  thou  his  strength,  be  thou  his  stay, 
And  guide  him  safe  to  endless  day. 


008  C.  M. 

On  the  Death  of  a  Pastor. 

NOW  let  our  mourning  hearts  revive, 
And  all  our  tears  be  dry ; 
Why  should  those  eyes  be  drowned  in  grief, 
Which  view  a  Saviour  nigh? 

2  What,  though  the  arm  of  conquering  death, 

Does  God's  own  house  invade  ? 
What  though  the  prophet  and  the  priest, 
Be  numbered  with  the  dead  ? 

3  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 

The  aged,  and  the  young, 
The  watchful  eye,  in  darkness  closed, 
And  mute  the  instructive  tongue; 

4  The  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 

New  comfort  to  impart; 
His  eye  still  guides  us,  and  his  voice 
StiJl  animates  our  heart. 

5  "  Lo,  I  am  with  you  !"  saith  the  Lord ; 

"  My  church  shall  safe  abide  : 

For  I  will  ne'er  forsake  my  own, 

Whose  souls  in  me  confide." 

6  Through  every  scene  of  life  and  death, 

This  promise  is  our  trust; 
And  this  shall  be  our  children's  song, 
When  we  are  cold  in  dust. 

009  C.  M. 

On  the  Death  of  a  Pastor. 

ENWRAPT  in  thickest  shades  of  night, 
Oh  Lord,  thy  ways  appear; 


446  CHURCH. 

But  yet  we  own  they  all  are  right, 
Though  seemingly  severe. 

2  Now  we  lament  our  errors  past, 

With  sighs,  and  groans,  and  tears; 
The  numerous  moments  run  to  waste, 
Amidst  perplexing  cares. 

3  The  labours  of  thy  servant,  Lord, 

How  oft  we  misimproved; 
Too  little  have  we  read  thy  word, 
Too  much  the  world  have  loved. 

4  Thy  visitation  now  is  come, 

Our  pastor  is  no  more; 
We  meet  within  thy  sacred  dome, 
And  here  our  loss  deplore. 

5  Great  God,  while  in  our  widowed  state, 

Oh  leave  us  not  alone ; 
Help  us  to  watch  and  pray,  and  wait, 
Till  thou  in  love  return. 

6  Let  not  the  candlestick  remove 

From  this  thine  own  abode ; 
But  let  our  supplications  prove 
That  we  prevail  with  God. 

7  Oh  send  a  messenger  of  peace, 

A  pastor  of  thy  choice; 
Bid  all  our  sighs  and  sorrows  cease, 
And  cause  us  to  rejoice. 

610  CM. 

On  the  Death  of  Ministers. 

WHY  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow 
When  God  recalls  his  own; 
And  bids  them  leave  a  world  of  woe 
For  an  immortal  crown  ? 


DEDICATION.  447 

2  Is  not  e'en  death  a  gain  to  those 

Whose  life  to  God  was  given  ? 
Gladly  to  earth  their  eyes  they  close, 
To  open  them  in  heaven. 

3  Their  toils  are  past,  their  work  is  done, 

And  they  are  fully  blest; 
They  fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won, 
And  entered  into  rest. 

4  The  flock  must  feel  the  shepherd's  loss, 

And  miss  his  tender  care; 
But  they  who  bear  with  joy  the  cross, 
The  crown  shall  soonest  wear. 

5  And  is  not  He  who  called  them  home, 

Still  to  his  church  most  nigh ; 
To  bid  yet  other  labourers  come, 
And  all  her  need  supply? 

6  Then  let  our  sorrows  cease  to  flow ! 

God  has  recalled  his  own; 
But  let  our  hearts,  in  every  woe, 
Still  say,  "  Thy  will  be  done !" 

©11  L.  M. 

Church  Dedicated. 

AND  will  the  great,  Eternal  God, 
On  earth  establish  his  abode  ? 
And  will  he,  from  his  radiant  throne, 
Accept  our  temples  for  his  own  ? 

2  These  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise ; 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train ; 


448  CHURCH. 

While  power  divine  his  word  attends 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  his  friends. 

4  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  for  glory  here. 

612  C.  M. 

On  Opening  a  Neio  Place  of  Worship. 

DEAR  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear, 
Thy  presence  now  display; 
As  thou  hast  given  a  place  for  prayer, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love  and  concord  dwell; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforced  by  mighty  grace, 

Awaken  many  sinners  round, 

To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

613  H.  M. 

On  Opening  a  New  Place  of  Worship. 

IN  sweet  exalted  strains 
The  King  of  Glory  praise; 
O'er  heaven  and  earth  he  reigns, 
Through  everlasting  days; 
He  with  a  nod  the  world  controls, 
Sustains  or  sinks  the  distant  poles. 


DEDICATION.  449 

2  To  earth  he  bends  his  throne, 
His  throne  of  grace  divine: 
Wide  is  his  bounty  known, 
And  wide  his  glories  shine; 

Fair  Salem,  still  his  chosen  rest, 

Is  with  his  smiles  and  presence  blest. 

3  Then,  King  of  Glory,  come, 
And  with  thy  favour  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome, 
This  people  as  thy  own : 

Beneath  this  roof,  O  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

4  Here  may  thine  ears  attend 
Our  interceding  cries, 
And  grateful  praise  ascend 
All-fragrant  to  the  skies  : 

Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around. 

5  Here  may  the  attentive  throng 
Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love, 
And  converts  join  the  song 
Of  seraphim  above ; 

And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord. 

6  Here,  may  our  unborn  sons 
And  daughters  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine  like  polished  stones, 
Through  long  succeeding  days : 

Here,  Lord,  display  thy  saving  power, 
While  temples  stand,  and  men  adore. 

614  C.  M. 

Dedication  of  a  Church. 

ETERNAL  source  of  every  good, 
Before  thy  throne  we  bow, 


450  CHURCH. 

And  bless  thee  for  thy  gifts  bestowed 
On  pilgrims  here  below. 

2  Our  hearts  and  hands  hast  thou  inclined 

To  raise  this  house  of  prayer, 
Oh  may  we  seek  and  ever  find 
Thy  gracious  presence  here. 

3  Lord,  may  thy  heralds  long  proclaim 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
And  sinners  taught  to  fear  thy  name, 
Abundantly  increase. 

4  Here  may  thy  children  sweetly  feed 

On  manna  sent  from  heaven, 
Drink  freely  at  the  fountain-head, 
Whence  living  streams  are  given. 

5  Here  let  our  offspring  and  their  sons 

Be  of  the  Saviour  blest; 
And  thus  while  time  its  circuit  runs, 
Find  here  a  settled  rest. 

6  To  the  eternal  sacred  Three, 

The  great  mysterious  One, 
Now  may  this  house  devoted  be, 
To  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

615  L.  M. 

On  Opening  a  House  of  Worship. 

HERE,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God, 
We  build  this  earthly  house  for  thee: 
Oh  make  it  now  thy  fixed  abode, 
And  guard  it  long  from  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live; 
Hear  thou  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  thou  hearest,  Lord,  forgive. 


DEDICATION.  451 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son  ; 
Still  by  the  power  of  his  great  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Hosanna  to  their  heavenly  King  ; 
Let  heaven,  with  earth,  the  strain  prolong, 
Hosanna  let  the  angels  sing. 

5  But  will,  indeed,  Jehovah,  deign 

Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest? 
Here  will  our  great  Redeemer  reign, 
And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest? 

6  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart : 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  in  every  heart, 
In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 

61©  L.  M. 

On  Opening  a  Place  of  Worship. 

JESUS,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat ; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee  thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind  ; 

Such  ever  bring  thee,  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few  ! 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew  ; 
Here,  to  our  waiting  hearts,  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

4  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer, 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care ; 


452  CHURCH. 

To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 
And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 

5  Behold  at  thy  commanding  word, 
We  stretch  the  curtain  and  the  cord; 
Gome  thou,  and  fill  this  wider  space, 
And  bless  us  with  a  large  increase. 

6  Lord,  we  are  few,  but  thou  art  near ; 
Nor  short  thine  arm,  nor  deaf  thine  ear; 
Oh  rend  the  heavens,  come  quickly  down, 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  thine  own ! 

617  S.  M. 

Blessedness  of  the  Gospel  Ministry. 

HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill, 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 
How  sweet  their  tidings  are  ! 

"Zion  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heavenly  light! 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 


ORDINATIONS  AND  INSTALLATIONS.  453 

6       The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad  ! 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour,  and  their  God. 

618  L.  M. 

The  Great  Commission. 
"  /^O  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord, 
VX     «  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  re- 
ceive : 
He  shall  be  saved  who  trusts  my  word ; 
He  shall  be  damned  that  don't  believe. 

2  "  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known, 

And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  "  Go  heal  the  sick,  go,  raise  the  dead, 

Go,  cast  out  devils  in  my  name; 
Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid, 

Though  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blas- 
pheme. 

4  "  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands  ; 

I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end: 
All  power  is  trusted  to  my  hands, 
I  can  destroy,  and  can  defend." 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head; 

On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode  ; 
They  to  the  furthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

610  L.  M. 

At  the  Settlement  of  a  Minister. 

SHEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep, 
With  constant  care,  thy  humble  sheep; 
39 


454  CHURCH. 

By  thee  inferior  pastors  rise 

To  feed  our  souls,  and  bless  our  eyes, 

2  To  all  thy  churches  such  impart, 
Resembling  thy  own  gracious  heart ; 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness,  and  love, 
Men  may  attest,  and  God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active  tender  care, 
Healthful  may  all  thy  sheep  appear; 
And,  by  their  fair  example  led, 
The  way  to  Sion's  pasture  tread ! 

4  Here  hast  thou  listened  to  our  vows, 
And  scattered  blessings  on  thy  house  : 
Thy  saints  are  succoured,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide,  deplore. 

5  Completely  heal  each  former  stroke, 
And  bless  the  shepherd  and  the  flock  ; 
Confirm  the  hopes  thy  mercies  raise, 
And  own  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 

620  L.  M. 

The  People's  Prayer  for  their  Pastor. 
TTH  heavenly  power,  O  Lord,  defend 


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Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend  ; 
His  person  bless,  his  soul  secure, 
And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

2  Gird  him  with  all  sufficient  grace, 
Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace  : 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil 
And  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

3  Before  him  thy  protection  send, 
O  love  him,  save  him  to  the  end  ! 
Nor  let  him,  as  thy  pilgrim  rove, 
Without  the  convoy  of  thy  Jove. 


THE  LORD  S  DAY. 


455 


4  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  his  heart; 
In  him  thy  mighty  power  exert; 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 


W©31§H3IFo 

621  C.  M. 

Christ  Rising  on  the  Sabbath. 

BLEST  morning,  whose  first  dawning  light 
Beheld  our  rising  God; 
That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dust, 
And  leave  his  last  abode! 

2  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord, 

These  sacred  hours  we  pay, 
And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 
The  triumph  of  the  day. 

3  In  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb, 

The  dear  Redeemer  lay, 
Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 
The  third,  the  appointed  day. 

4  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force, 

To  hold  our  God  in  vain; 
The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose, 
And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 

5  Salvation  and  immortal  praise 

To  our  victorious  king; 
Let  heaven,  and  earth,  and  rocks,  and  seas, 
With  glad  hosannas  ring. 


456  worship. 

622  S.  M. 

The  Sabbath  a  Delight. 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to  day ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 
Where  my  dear  Lord  hath  been, 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, 

And  sing,  until  she  soar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

623  L.  M. 

Enjoyment  of  the  Sabbath. 

ANOTHER  six  day's  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  hath  blessed. 

2  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies; 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

3  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 


the  lord's  day.  457 

4  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away; 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

694  L.  M. 

The  Eternal  Sabbath. 

THINE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord  !  we  love, 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 
To  that  our  longing'  souls  aspire 
With  ardent  love  and  strong  desire. 

2  In  thy  blest  kingdom  we  shall  be 
Froui  every  mortal  trouble  free ; 

No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes, 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose, 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  O  long  expected  day,  begin ! 
Dawn  on  this  world  of  wo  and  sin: 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  and  rest  in  God. 

625  S.  M. 

Resurrection  of  Christ  on  the  Sabbath. 

TO-DAY  the  Saviour  rose : 
Our  Jesus  left  the  dead ; 
He  conquered  our  malignant  foes, 
And  Satan  captive  led. 

2       He  left  his  glorious  throne, 
To  make  our  peace  with  God ; 


458  worship. 

Blessings  for  ever  on  his  name 
He  bought  us  with  his  blood. 

3  For  us,  his  life  he  paid, 
For  us  the  law  fulfilled; 

On  him  our  loads  of  guilt  were  laid; 
We  by  his  stripes  are  healed. 

4  Ye  saints  adore  his  name, 
Who  hath  such  mercy  shown  ; 

Ye  sinners,  love  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
And  make  his  praises  known. 

626  L.  M. 

Sabbath  Morning. 

COME,  dearest  Lord,  and  bless  this  day, 
Come,  bear  our  thoughts,  from   earth 
away  : 
Now,  let  our  noblest  passions  rise 
With  ardour  to  their  native  skies. 

2  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 
With  rays  of  light  upon  us  shine; 
And  let  our  waiting  souls  be  blest, 
On  this  sweet  day  of  sacred  rest. 

3  Then  when  our  Sabbaths  here  are  o'er, 
And  we  arrive  on  Canaan's  shore, 
With  all  the  ransomed  we  shall  spend 
A  Sabbath  which  shall  never  end. 

627  7s,  6s.  Peculiar. 
A  Bright  Sabbath  Morning. 

THE  rosy  light  is  dawning 
Upon  the  mountain's  brow  : 
It  is  the  Sabbath  morning, 
Arise  and  pay  thy  vow : 


SOCIAL  AND  PUBLIC.  459 

Lift  up  thy  voice  to  heaven 

In  sacred  praise  and  prayer, 
While  unto  thee  is  given 

The  light  of  life  to  share. 

2  The  landscape,  lately  shrouded 

By  evening's  paler  ray, 
Smiles  beauteous  and  unclouded 

Before  the  eye  of  day  : 
So  let  our  souls,  benighted 

Too  long  in  folly's  shade, 
By  thy  kind  smiles  be  lighted 

To  joys  that  never  fade. 

3  Oh  see  those  waters  streaming 

In  crystal  purity ; 
While  earth  with  verdure  teeming, 

Gives  rapture  to  the  eye  ! 
Let  rivers  of  salvation 

In  larger  currents  flow, 
Till  every  tribe  and  nation 

Their  liealing  virtues  know, 

628  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Divine  Presence. 

COME,  gracious  Lord,  descend  and  dwell 
By  faith  and  love  in  every  breast ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Come  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 

Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 
And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length 
Of  thine  immeasurable  grace. 

3  Now,  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 

More  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honours  done, 

By  all  his  church,  through  Christ  the  Son. 


460  WORSHIP. 

629  C.  M. 

UnfruitfuLness  Lamented. 

LONG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
Of  thy  salvation,  Lord  ; 
But  still  how  weak  my  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word! 

2  Oft  I  frequent  thy  holy  place, 

And  hear  almost  in  vain  : 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
Can  my  false  heart  retain. 

3  How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love ! 

How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above  ! 
How  few  affections  there ! 

4  Great  God !  thy  sovereign  power  impart 

To  give  thy  word  success ; 
Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart, 
And  make  me  learn  thy  grace. 

5  Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 

630  L.  M. 

Delight  in  Ordinances. 

FAR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone, 
Let  my  religious  hours  alone; 
Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  see; 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  O  warm  my  heart  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindle  there  a  pure  desire  : 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 


SOCIAL  AXD  PUBLIC. 

3  Blest  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare  ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are  ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

631  S.  M. 

Reasons  for  Praise. 

COME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  our  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 
And  thunders  when  he  please, 

That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas : 

3  This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love; 
He  shall  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 
To  carry  us  above. 

4  There  shall  we  see  his  face, 
And  never,  never  sin  ; 

There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

5  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below  : 

Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

6  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

7  Then  let  our  songs  abound 
And  every  tear  be  dry ; 

40 


461 


462  worship. 

We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

632  C.  M. 

Exhortation  to  Praise. 

COME,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God 
With  new  melodious  songs, 
Come,  render  to  almighty  grace, 
The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pitied  dying  men, 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  armed, 

With  a  revenging  rod, 
No  hard  commission  to  perform, 
The  vengeance  of  a  God. 

4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne, 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came, 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

5  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry; 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
And  you  shall  never  die. 

633  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Gospel  Success. 

NOW  while  the  gospel  net  is  cast, 
Do  thou,  O  Lord,  the  effort  own; 
From  numerous  disappointments  past, 
Teach  us  to  hope  in  thee  alone. 

2  May  this  be  a  much  favoured  hour, 
To  souls  in  Satan's  bondage  led; 


SOCIAL  AND  PUBLIC.  463 

O  clothe  thy  word  with  sovereign  power 
To  break  the  rocks,  and  raise  the  dead ! 

3  To  mourners  speak  a  cheering  word, 

On  seeking  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine ; 
Let  poor  backsliders  be  restored, 
And  all  thy  saints  in  praises  join. 

4  O  hear  our  prayer,  and  give  us  hope, 

That  when  thy  voice  shall  call  us  home 
Thou  still  wilt  raise  a  people  up, 
To  love  and  praise  thee  in  our  room. 

634  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Success  of  the  Word. 

WITHIN  thy  house,  O  Lord,  our  God, 
In  glorious  majesty  appear  ; 
Make  this  a  place  of  thine  abode, 

And  shed  thy  choicest  blessings  here. 

2  When  we  thy  mercy-seat  surround, 

Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  to  us  impart; 
And  let  thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound, 
With  power  divine  reach  every  heart. 

3  Here  let  the  blind  their  sight  obtain, 

Here  give  the  broken  spirit  rgs*  ■ 
Let  Jesus  here  triump^ftjiciing  breast. 
Enthroned  h-  ~     _"  ,  . 

.  vue  voice  of  sacred  joy 

4  ^And  humble  supplication  rise, 

Till  higher  strains  our  tongues  employ, 
In  realms  of  bliss  beyond  the  skies. 

635  C  Iff; 

Prayer  for  Protection. 

OGOD  of  Bethel !  by  whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  fed  : 


464  worship. 

Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led; 

2  Our  vows  our  prayers,  we  now  present 

Before  thy  throne  of  grace  : 
God  of  our  fathers!   be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  O  spread  thy  covering  wings  around, 

Till  all  thy  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

5  Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  hand 

Our  humble  prayers  implore; 
And  thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 

630  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Success  to  the  Preached  Word. 

J_    Preptesence,  gracious  God,  afford ; 
Now  let  thy  voice"  fgceive  thy  word ; 
And  faith  be  mixed  with  wnL.ear, 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove", 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above ; 
With  food  divine,  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

3  To  us  thy  sacred  word  apply, 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy; 
And  may  we  in  true  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 


SOCIAL  AND  PUBLIC.  465 

637  L.  M. 

Close  of  Worship. 

DISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord, 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good, 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood; 
Give  every  fettered  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

63S  C  M. 

A  Hymn  Before  Sermon. 

IN  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come 
To  worship  at  thy  feet; 
Oh,  pour  thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice  ; 
Thy  face  and  favour,  Lord,  we  seek, 
Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray,  and  praise — to  hear, 

And  understand  thy  word  ; 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  near, 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

4  Let  sinners  now  thy  goodness  prove, 

And  saints  rejoice  in  thee  ; 
Let  rebels  be  subdued  by  love, 
And  to  the  Saviour  flee. 

639  C.  M. 

Invitation  to  Zion. 

INQUIRE,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way 
That  leads  to  Zion's  hill, 


466  worship. 

And  thither  set  your  steady  face, 
With  a  determined  will. 

2  Invite  the  strangers  all  around, 

Your  pious  march  to  join  ; 
And  spread  the  sentiments  you  feel, 
Of  faith  and  love  divine. 

3  Oh,  come,  and  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favour  there ; 
Before  his  foostool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  your  fervent  prayer! 

4  Oh,  come,  and  join  your  souls  to  God, 

In  everlasting  bands  ; 
Accept  the  blessings  he  bestows, 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 


640  7s. 

Delights  of  Public  Worship. 

LORD  of  hosts,  how  lovely  fair, 
Even  on  earth  thy  temples  are; 
Here  thy  waiting  people  see 
Much  of  heaven,  and  much  of  thee. 

2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows, 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes; 
While  thy  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desire. 

3  Here  we  supplicate  thy  throne, 
Here  thou  makest  thy  glories  known; 
Here  we  learn  thy  righteous  ways, 
Taste  thy  love,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus  with  sacred  songs  of  joy 
We  our  happy  lives  employ; 
Love,  and  long  to  love  thee  more, 
Till  from  earth  to  heaven  we  soar. 


SOCIAL  AND  PUBLIC.  467 

641  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Divine  Instruction. 

COME,  Jesus,  heavenly  teacher,  come, 
Convey  thine  own  instructions  home; 
While  men  thy  sacred  truth  impart, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  reach  the  heart. 

2  Whene'er  I  read  or  hear  thy  word, 
Thine  inward  teachings,  Lord,  afford: 
To  me  thy  holy  will  reveal, 

Unfold  the  book,  and  loose  the  seal. 

3  Call  me,  oh  call  me  to  thy  feet, 
And  there  transported  may  I  sit ; 
With  joy  thy  heavenly  features  trace, 
And  feast  upon  thy  riehest  grace. 


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642  S.  M. 

Joy  in  Public  Worship. 
'OW  charming  is  the  place, 
Where  my  Redeemer  God, 
Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad ! 

Not  the  fair  palaees 
To  which  the  great  resort, 
Are  once  to  be  compared  with  this, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 

Here  on  the  mercy  seat, 
With  radiant  glory  crowned, 
Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit, 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

To  him  their  prayers  and  cries 
All  humbled  souls  present : 
He  listens  to  the  broken  sighs, 
And  grants  them  all  they  want. 


468  worship. 

5  To  them  his  sovereign  will 
He  graciously  imparts: 

And  in  return  accepts  with  smiles, 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 

6  Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 
Within  thy  blest  abode, 

Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 

643  C.  M. 

Divine  Presence  in  Worship. 

NOW,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal, 
And  make  thy  glory  known  ; 
Now  let  us  all  thy  presence  feel, 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone  ! 

2  Help  us  to  venture  near  thy  throne, 

And  plead  a  Savour's  name; 
For  all  that  we  can  call  our  own, 
Is  vanity  and  shame. 

3  Send  down  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

That  saints  may  love  thee  more; 
That  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love, 
Who  never  Joved  before. 

4  And  when  before  thee  we  appear, 
In  our  eternal  home, 
May  growing  numbers  worship  here, 
And  praise  thee  in  our  room. 

644  C.  M. 

Christ's  Presence  Invoked. 

COME,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints, 
Our  humble  strains  attend ; 


SOCIAL  AND  PUBLIC. 

While  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
Low  at  thy  feet  we  bend. 

2  When  we  thy  wondrous  glories  hear, 

And  all  thy  sufferings  trace, 
What  sweetly  awful  scenes  appear ! 
What  rich  unbounded  grace ; 

3  How  should  our  songs  like  those  above, 

With  warm  devotion  rise  ! 
How  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of  love, 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies  ! 

4  Come,  Lord,  thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame ; 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  thy  name. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  thy  dwellings  here, 

Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 

And  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

645  7s,  6  lines. 

Public  Worship. 

SAFELY  through  another  week, 
God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 
Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest! 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 
Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciling  face, 
Take  away  our  sin  and  shame: 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free^ 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 


470  WORSHIP. 

3  Here  we're  come  thy  name  to  praise ; 
Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near ; 

May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 
While  we  in  thy  house  appear : 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 
Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound; 
Bring  relief  for  all  complaints  : 
Such  let  all  our  sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

646  7s.  4  lines. 

Blessing  on  Worship  Implored. 

LORD,  we  come  before  thee  now, 
At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 
O  do  not  our  suit  disdain  ! 
Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord  in  vain  ? 

2  Lord,  on  thee  our  souls  depend  ; 
In  compassion,  now  descend  ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace; 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 

3  In  thine  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay; 
Lord,  we  know  not  how  to  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

4  Send  some  message  from  thy  word, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford; 
Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart, 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

5  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return; 


SOCIAL  AND  TUBLIC.  471 

Those  who  are  cast  down,  lift  up, 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

6  Grant  that  all  may  seek,  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind: 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free; 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 

647  8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

Close  of  Worship. 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  ; 
Oh,  refresh  us ! 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 

In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound; 
May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away; 
Borne  on  angels  wings  to  heaven, 

Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 
May  we,  ready, 
Rise,  and  reign  in  endless  day ! 

648  6s,  &  4s. 

A  Hymn  to  Christ. 

GLORY  to  God  on  high  ! 
Let  earth  and  skies  reply, 
Praise  ye  his  name ; 


472  worship. 

His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore: 
Sing  loud  for  evermore, 
Worthy  the  Lamb. 

2  Jesus  our  Lord  and  God, 
Bore  sin's  tremendous  load, 

Praise  ye  his  name; 
Tell  what  his  arm  hath  done, 
What  spoils  from  death  he  won  : 
Sing  his  great  name  alone, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

3  While  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 

Praising  his  name; 
Those  who  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  their  peace  with  God; 
Sound  his  dear  fame  abroad, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

4  Join,  all  ye  ransomed  race, 
Our  holy  Lord  to  bless ; 

Praise  ye  his  name; 
In  him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

©49  8s}  7s,  &  4s. 

Prayer  for  Success  of  the  Word. 

COME,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit, 
Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed: 
Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit, 
Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed: 

From  the  gospel 
Now  supply  thy  people's  need. 


SOCIAL  AND  PUBLIC.  473 

2  O  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing, 

Which  thy  words  design  to  give; 
Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing 
Joyfully  the  truth  receive; 

And  for  ever 
To  thy  praise  and  glory  live. 

650  L.  M.  6  lines. 

A  Song  of  Praise. 

INFINITE  God  to  thee  we  raise, 
Our  hearts  in  solemn  songs  of  praise, 
By  all  thy  works  on  earth  adored, 
We  worship  thee,  the  common  Lord, 
The  everlasting  Father  own, 
And  bow  our  souls  before  thy  throne. 

2  Thee  all  the  choir  of  angels  sing, 
The  Lord  of  hosts,  the  King  of  kings, 
Cherubs  proclaim  thy  praise  aloud, 
And  seraphs  shout  the  triune  God, 
And  holy,  holy,  holy,  cry, 

Thy  glory  fills  both  earth  and  sky. 

3  Father  of  endless  majesty, 

All  might  and  love  they  render  thee; 
Thy  true  and  only  Son  adore, 
The  same  in  dignity  and  power, 
And  God  the  Holy  Ghost  declare, 
The  saints'  eternal  Comforter. 

*  ^r^iah,  joy  of  every  heart, 

5?F  ?  V   the  King  of  Glory  art, 
With  (lady  triumph  we  proclaim, 
And  bless  and  magnify  thy  name, 
And  wait  thy  greatness  to  adore, 
When  time  and  death  shall  be  no  more. 


474  worship. 

651  L.  M. 

Joys  of  Worship. 

JESUS,  thou  everlasting  King ! 
Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring; 
Accept  the  well-deserved  renown, 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 

2  Let  every  act  of  worship  be 
Like  our  espousals,  Lord,  to  thee. 
Like  the  dear  hour,  when  from  above 
We  first  received  thy  pledge  of  love. 

3  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day  ! 

Our  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay  : 
Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 
Nor  comforts  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

4  Each  following  minute,  as  it  flies, 
Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys, 
Till  we  are  raised  to  sing  thy  name 
At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

5  O  that  the  months  would  roll  away, 
And  bring  that  coronation  day! 

The  King  of  grace  shall  fill  the  throne, 
With  all  his  Father's  glories  on. 

652  C.  M. 

Before  Sermon. 

ALMIGHTY  God  !  eternal  Lord  ! 
Thy  gracious  power  make  known 
Touch,  by  the  virtue  of  thy  word, 
And  melt  the  heart  of  stone. 
2  Speak  with  the  voice  that  wakes  the  dead, 
And  bid  the  sleeper  rise; 
And  let  his  guilty  conscience  dread 
The  death  that  never  dies. 


SOCIAL  AND  PUBLIC.  475 

3  Let  us  receive  the  word  we  hear, 

Each  in  an  honest  heart; 
Lay  up  the  precious  treasure  there, 
And  never  with  it  part. 

4  Now  let  our  darkness  comprehend 

The  light  that  shines  so  clear: 
Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  in  mercy  send, 
And  give  us  ears  to  hear. 

653  C.  M. 

Before  or  After  Sermon. 

ALMIGHTY  God  !  thy  Word  is  cast 
Like  seed  into  the  ground; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  Heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy  ; 
But  let  it  yield,  a  hundred-fold. 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow, 
That  all,  whose  souis  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 


654  6s,  &  8s. 

Morn. 
ORN  is  the  time  to  wake, 
The  eyelids  to  unclose, 
Spring  from  the  arms  of  sleep,  and  break 
The  fetters  of  repose; 


M( 


476  worship. 

Walk  at  the  dewy  dawn  abroad 
And  hold  sweet  fellowship  with  God. 

2  Morn  is  the  time  to  pray, 
How  lovely  and  how  meet, 

To  send  our  earliest  thoughts  away, 

Up  to  the  mercy-seat! 
Ambassadors,  for  us  to  claim 
A  blessing  in  our  Master's  name, 

3  Morn  is  the  time  to  sing, 
How  charming  'tis  to  hear 

The  mingling  notes  of  nature  ring 

In  the  delighted  ear  ! 
And  with  that  swelling  anthem  raise 
The  soul's  fresh  matin-song  of  praise! 

4  Morn  is  the  time  to  sow 
The  seeds  of  heavenly  truth, 

While  balmy  breezes  softly  blow 

Upon  the  soil  of  youth ; 
And  look  to  thee,  nor  look  in  vain, 
Our  God,  for  sunshine  and  for  rain. 

5  Morn  is  the  time  to  love, 
As  tendrils  of  the  vine, 

The  young  affections  fondly  rove, 

And  seek  them  where  to  twine  ; 
Around  thyself,  in  thine  embrace, 
Lord,  let  them  find  their  resting-place. 

6  Morn  is  the  time  to  shine, 
When  skies  are  clear  and  blue, 

Reflect  the  rays  of  light  divine 
As  morning  dew-drops  do; 
Like  early  stars  be  early  bright, 
And  melt  away  like  them  in  light. 

7  Morn  is  the  time  to  weep 
O'er  morning  hours  misspent 


PRIVATE  AND  FAMILY.  477 

Alas  !  how  oft  from  peaceful  sleep 

On  folly  madly  bent, 
We've  left  the  strait  and  narrow  road 
And  wandered  from  our  guardian  God! 

8  Morn  is  the  time  to  think, 

While  thoughts  are  fresh  and  free; 
Of  life,  just  balanced  on  the  brink 

Of  dark  eternity ! 
And  ask  our  souls  if  they  are  meet 
To  stand  before  the  judgment  seat? 

9  Morn  is  the  time  to  die, 
Just  at  the  dawn  of  day. 

When  stars  are  fading  in  the  sky, 

To  fade  like  them  away, 
But  lost  in  light  more  brilliant  far, 
Than  ever  merged  the  morning  star. 

10  Morn  is  the  time  to  rise, 
The  resurrection  morn, 

Upspringing  to  the  glorious  skies, 
On  new-found  pinions  borne, 
To  meet  a  Saviour's  smile  divine, 
Be  such  ecstatic  rising  mine  ! 

655  L.  M. 

Morning  Hymn. 

GOD  of  the  morning,  at  thy  voice 
The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies. 

2  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east 
The  circuit  of  his  race  begins, 
And,  without  weariness  or  rest, 

Round  the  whole  earth  he  flies  and  shines. 
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478  worship. 

3  Oh,  like  the  sun,  may  I  fulfil 

The  appointed  duties  of  the  day, 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will, 

March  on,  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

4  But  I  shall  rove  and  lose  the  race, 

If  God,  my  sun,  should  disappear, 
And  leave  me  in  this  world's  wild  maze, 
To  follow  every  wandering  star. 

5  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 

Enlightening1  our  beclouded  eyes; 

Thy  threatenings  just,  thy  promise  sure, 

Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

6  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide. 

And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss; 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside, 

Are  faint  and  cold  compared  with  this. 


656  L.  M. 

Morning  or  Evening  Hymn. 

MY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love! 
Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above, 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spreadest  the  curtain  of  the  night, 

Great  guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command, 

To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thine  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 


PRIVATE  AND  FAMILY.  479 

657  C.  M. 

Morning  Hymn. 

ONCE  more  my  soul  the  rising  day 
Salutes  thy  waking  eyes; 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heaven  on  which  he  sits, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame ; 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise; 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  On  a  poor  worm  thy  power  might  tread, 

And  I  could  ne'er  withstand  ; 
Thy  justice  might  have  crushed  me  dead, 
But  mercy  held  thy  hand. 

5  How  many  wretched  souls  are  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun  ! 
And  yet  thou  lengthenest  out  my  thread, 
And  yet  my  moments  run. 

6  Great  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 

658  L.  M. 

Evening  Hymn. 

THUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 
Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days, 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 


480  WORSHIP. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep, 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head; 
While  well  appointed  angels  keep 

Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  In  vain  the  sons  of  earth  or  hell 

Tell  me  a  thousand  frightful  things  ; 
My  God  in  safety  makes  me  dwell 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  his  wings. 

5  Thus  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  the  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 


650  C.  M. 

Evening  Hymn. 
READ  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song 


D' 


Like  holy  incense  rise 
Assist  the  offerings  of  my  tongue, 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day, 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard ; 
And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away, 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepared. 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above, 

Encompassed  me  around ; 

But  O,  how  few  returns  of  love 

Hath  my  Creator  found  ! 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him  that  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul  ? 


PRIVATE  AND  FAMILY.  481 

How  are  my  follies  multiplied, 
Fast  as  my  minutes  roll ! 

5  Lord  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine, 
To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee, 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 
To  be  renewed  by  thee. 

G  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pardoning  blood, 
I'll  lay  mc  down  to  rest, 
As  in  the  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

OGO  C.  M. 

Morning  or  Evening  Hymn. 

HOSANNA  with  a  cheerful  sound, 
To  God's  upholding  hand; 
Ten  thousand  snares  attend  us  round, 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

2  That  was  a  most  amazing  power, 
That  raised  us  with  a  word; 
And  every  day,  and  every  hour, 
We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 

A  The  evening  rests  our  weary  head, 
And  angels  guard  the  room; 
We  wake,  and  we  admire  the  bed 
That  was  not  made  our  tomb. 

1  The  rising  morning  can't  assure 
That  we  shall  end  the  day; 
For  death  stands  ready  at  the  door. 
To  take  our  lives  away. 

5  Our  life  is  forfeited  by  sin, 
To  God's  avenging  law  ; 
We  own  thy  grace,  immortal  King, 
In  every  breath  we  draw. 


482  worship. 

6  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light 
Our  joy  and  safety  brings; 
Our  feeble  flesh  lies  safe  at  night, 
Beneath  his  spreading  wings. 

661  L.  M. 

Retirement  and  Meditation. 

MY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense; 
One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes  withdrawn 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone ; 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

662  L.  M. 

Longing  for  God  in  Retirement. 

RETURN,  my  roving  heart,  return, 
And  chase  these  shadowy  forms  no  more; 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn, 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  O  thou  great  God,  whose  piercing  eye 
Distinctly  marks  each  deep  recess, 
In  these  sequestered  hours  draw  nigh, 
And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 


PRIVATE  AND  FAMILY.  483 

3  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart, 
My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide, 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 
'Till  all  be  searched  and  purified. 

4  Then,  with  the  visits  of  thy  love, 
Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer; 
'Till  every  grace  shall  join  to  prove, 
That  God  hath  fixed  his  dwelling  there. 


663  C.  M. 

Twilight  Meditation. 

I  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away 
From  every  cumbering  care, 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day, 
In  humble  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  His  promises  to  plead, 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore, 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven  ; 
The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 


484  worship. 

664  L.  M. 

Morning  Hymn. 

AWAKE  my  soul !  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  : 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

'2  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew, 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew  : 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

3  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say; 

That  all  my  powers  with  all  my  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

4  All  praise  to  thee  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

665  C.  M. 

Morning  Hymn. 

GOD  of  my  life  my  morning  song 
To  thee  I  cheerful  raise; 
Thy  acts  of  love  'tis  good  to  sing, 
And  pleasant  'tis  to  praise. 

2  Preserved  by  the  Almighty  arm, 

I  passed  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene  and  safe  from  every  harm, 
To  see  the  morning  light. 

3  While  numbers  spent  the  night  in  sighs, 

And  restless  pains  and  woes; 


PRIVATE  AND  FAMILY.  485 

In  gentle  sleep  I  closed  my  eyes, 
And  rose  from  sweet  repose. 

-4  When  sleep,  death's  image  o'er  me  spread, 
And  I  unconscious  lay, 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed, 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

5  O  let  the  same  almighty  care 

Through  all  this  day  attend  : 
From  every  danger,  every  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

6  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll 

And  guide  my  future  days  ; 

And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 

With  gratitude  and  praise. 

666  S.  M. 

A  Morning  Hymn. 

SEE  how  the  rising  run 
Pursues  his  shining  way; 
And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  every  brightening  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 
Its  heavenly  parent  sing: 

And  to  its  great  original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down 
Beneath  his  guardian  care ; 

I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  preserver  near. 

4  Thus  does  thine  arm  support 
This  weak  defenceless  frame; 

But  whence  these  favours,  Lord,  to  me, 
All  worthless  as  I  am  1 

5  Oh  !  how  shall  I  repay 
The  bounties  of  my  God  ? 

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486  worship. 

This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 
The  pleasing,  painful  load. 

6  Dear  Saviour  to  thy  cross 
I  bring  my  sacrifice; 

Tinged  with  thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend 
With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

7  My  life  I  would  anew 
Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee; 

And  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 
A  long  eternity. 

667  C.  M. 

An  Evening  Song. 

NOW  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 
Let  flames  of  love  arise ; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multipled, 

Have  made  up  all  this  day  ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift  and  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favour,  and  new  joys, 

Do  a  new  song  require  : 
Till  we  should  praise  thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  heart's  desire. 

4  Lord  of  our  days,  whose  hand  hath  set 

New  time  upon  our  score; 
Thee  may  we  praise  for  all  our  time, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

668  C.  M. 

Evening  Worship. 


o 


LORD,  another  day  is  flown 
And  we  a  little  band, 


PRIVATE  AND  FAMILY.  487 

Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fostering-  hand. 

2  And  wilt  thou  bend  a  listening  ear, 

To  praises  low  as  ours  ? 
'  Thou  wilt,  for  thou  dost  deign  to  hear 
The  song  that  meekness  pours. 

3  And  Jesus,  thou  thy  smiles  wilt  deign, 

As  we  before  thee  pray ; 
For  thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train, 
And  are  we  less  than  they  ? 

4  Oh,  let  thy  grace  perform  its  part; 

Let  sin's  dominion  cease; 
And  shed  abroad  in  every  heart 
Thine  everlasting  peace. 

669  8s>&7s. 

Evening  Song. 

SAVIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal : 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing, 

Thou  canst  save  and  thou  canst  heal. 
Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrow  near  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  thee  surround  us, 
We  are  safe  if  thou  art  nigh. 

2  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee  ! 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 

Watchest  where  thy  people  be ; 
Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb; 
May  the  morn,  in  heaven  awake  us, 

Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 


488  worship. 

670  C.  M. 

Charity  Hymn. 

RICH  are  the  joys  that  cannot  die, 
With  God  laid  up  in  store  ; 
Treasures  beyond  the  changing  sky, 
Brighter  than  golden  ore. 

2  The  seeds  which  piety  and  love, 

Have  scattered  here  below, 
In  the  fair  fertile  fields  above, 
To  ample  harvest  grow. 

3  The  mite  my  willing  hands  can  give, 

At  Jesus'  feet  I  lay  ; 
Grace  shall  the  humble  gift  receive, 
Abounding  grace  repay. 


mum 

CM. 

LET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

C.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

C.  M.  D. 

THE  God  of  mercy  be  adored, 
Who  calls  our  souls  from  death  : 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  Word, 
And  new-creating  Breath. 


DOXOLOGIES.  489 

2  To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  all  divine, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

L.  M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 

L.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

L.  M.  D. 

GLORY  to  God  the  Trinity, 
Whose  name  has  mysteries  unknown  I 
In  essence  One,  in  persons  Three; 
A  social  nature,  yet  alone. 

2  When  all  our  noblest  powers  are  joined, 
The  honours  of  thy  name  to  raise  : 
Thy  glories  overmatch  our  mind, 
And  angels  faint  beneath  the  praise. 

S.  M. 

E  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

S.  M. 
IVE  to  the  Father  praise, 
Give  glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace 
Be  equal  honour  done ! 


Y! 


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490  DOXOLOGIES. 

S.  M.  D. 

WE  bless  the  Father's  name, 
Who  chose  us  in  his  love; 
To  God  the  Son,  we  give  the  same, 
Our  advocate  above. 
2       The  Spirit,  too  we  bless, 
And  raise  his  honours  high; 
Who  conquers  by  his  sovereign  grace, 
And  brings  us  strangers  nigh. 

H.M. 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne, 
Perpetual  honours  raise; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son  ; 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise : 
With  all  our  powers,  eternal  King, 
Thy  name  we  sing,  while  faith  adores. 

L.  C.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host, 
And  in  the  church  below  ; 
From  whom  all  creatures  draw  their  breath, 
By  whom  redemption  blessed  the  earth, 
From  whom  all  comforts  flow. 

L.  P.  M. 

NOW  to  the  great,  and  sacred  Three, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Eternal  power  and  glory  given, 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

5s  &  6s. 

BY  angels  in  heaven 
Of  every  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth, 
All  praise  be  addressed 


DOXOLOGIES.  491 

To  God  in  Three  Persons, 

One  God  ever  blessed  : 
As  it  has  been,  now  is, 

And  always  shall  be. 

7s.    4  lines. 

SING  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal  as  his  love; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

7s.    6  lines. 

PRAISE  the  name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  him,  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost : 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  his  praise  shall  last. 

7s,  &  6s. 

TO  the  Father,  to  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  blessed, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  addressed, 
Praise  from  all  above,  below, 

As  throughout  the  ages  past, 
Now  is  given,  and  shall  be  so 
While  endless  ages  last. 

8s.    Single. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  the  Son, 
And  spirit,  thrice  holy  and  blessed, 
The  eternal,  supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  addressed. 

8s,  &  7s. 

PRAISE  the  Father,  earth,  and  heaven. 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given, 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 


492  DOXOLOGIES. 

8s,  &  7s. 

MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above  ! 
Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

8s,  7s,  &  4s. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Glory  to  the  eternal  Son  ; 
Sound  aloud  the  Spirit's  praises; 
Join  the  elders  round  the  throne  ; 

Hallelujah, 
Hail  the  glorious  Three  in  One. 

lis. 

O  FATHER  Almighty  to  thee  be  addressed, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God, ever 
blessed, 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth,  and  from 
heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 

lis,  8s. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Father  , all  praiso  to  the 
Son, 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit,  thrice  blessed, 
The  Holy,  Eternal,  Supreme  Three  in  One 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  addressed. 

CHORUS. 

GLORY,  honour,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever; 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer. 

Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 
Praise  the  Lord. 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


THE  REFERENCES  ARE  TO  THE  PAGES  OF  THE  BOOK. 

According  to  thy  gracious  word  258  Montgomery. 

Adam  in  paradise  was  placed  185 

Afflicted  saint  to  Christ  draw  near  336  Fawcett. 
Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light  82  Barbauld. 

Ah  how  shall  fallen  man  186 

Alas  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  189 

Alas  by  nature  how  depraved  236 


Waits. 
Newton. 
Alas  how  changed  that  lovely  flower  398  Knight. 

Steele. 
Peacock. 
Duncan. 
Medley. 
Steele. 


Alas  what  hourly  dangers  rise 
All  hail  the  glorious  morn 
All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name 
All  hail  thou  great  Immanuel 
Almighty  Father  gracious  Lord 
Almighty  God  eternal  Lord 
Almighty  God  thy  word  is  cast 
Almighty  God  we  praise  and  own 
Almighty  sovereign  of  the  skies 
Amazing  grace  how  sweet  the 
Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross 
Am  I  called  andean  it  be 


272 

84 

329 

46 

330 

474 

475 

10 

435 

209 

338 

146. 


Newton. 
Watt* 

Mrs  J. L.Gray. 
Amidst  the  cheerful  bloom  of  youth  376  Beddome. 
And  am  I  born  to  die  197 

And  canst  thou  sinner  slight  101  Hyde. 

And  is  the  Gospel  peace  and  love  69  Steele. 

And  is  this  life  prolonged  to  me  370   Waits. 

And  must  this  body  die  385   Watts. 

And  will  the  great  eternal  God  447  Doddridge. 

And  will  the  Judge  descend  131  Doddridge. 

And  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend    340  Steele. 
Another  six  days  work  is  done  456  Stennett. 

A  present  God  is  all  our  strength         348  Doddridge. 
Arise  great  God  and  let  thy  grace        156  Merrick. 
Arise  my  soul  my  joyful  powers  214   Watts. 

Arm  of  the  Lord  awake  awake  165 

Ascend  thy  throne  Almighty  King      169  Beddome. 
As  when  the  weary  traveller  gains     414  Newton. 
43 


494  TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

At  thy  command  our  dearest  Lord  255  Watts. 

Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound  211  Ockum. 

Awake  and  sing  the  song  324  Hammond. 

Awake  awake  the  sacred  song  33  Steele. 

Awake  my  heart  awake  my  tongue  331    Watts. 

Awake  my  soul  and  with  the  sun  484  Kenn. 

Awake  my  soul  in  joyful  lays  332  Medley. 

Awake  our  drowsy  souls  86  Scott. 

Awake  our  souls  away  our  fears  263   Waits. 

Awake  sweet  gratitude  and  sing  70  Toplady. 

Backward  with  humble  shame  we  184  Watts. 
Begin  my  tongue  some  heav'nly  theme     6   Watts. 

Begone  unbelief  my  Saviour  is  near  291  Newton. 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door  142 

Behold  my  servant  see  him  rise  161 

Behold  the  blind  their  sight  receive  68  Watts. 
Behold  the  expected  time  draw  near  170   Yoke. 

Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb  223    Watts. 

Behold  the  leprous  Jew  238  Stennet. 

Behold  the  man  how  glorious  he  64 

Behold  the  mountain  of  the  Lord  159  Logan. 

Behold  the  sin  atoning  Lamb  224  Fawcett. 

Behold  the  woman's  promised  seed  46   Watts. 

Behold  what  condescending  love  246  Fawcett. 

Behold  what  matchless  tender  love  246  Peacock. 

Behold  what  wondrous  grace  234   Watts. 

Beneath  a  numerous  train  of  ills  346 

Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  heads  399 

Beside  the  Gospel  pool  129  Newton. 

Bestow  dear  Lord  upon  our  youth  374  Cowper. 

Beware  of  Peter's  word  346  Cowper. 

Bleeding  hearts  defiled  by  sin  72 

Blest  are  the  humble  souls  that  see  296  "Watts. 

Blest  be  the  everlasting  God  420 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds  318  Fawcett. 

Blest  Comforter  divine  102 

Blest  morning  whose  first  dawning  455  Watts. 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet  blow  166  Toplady. 

Boundless  glory  Lord  be  thine  328 

Bread  of  heaven  on  thee  I  feed  257 

Bright  as  the  Sun's  meridian  blaze  168 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  33  Heber. 

Bright  King  of  glory  dreadful  God  21   Waits. 


TABLE  OP  FIRST  LINES.  495 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death  264  Watts. 
Buried  in  shadows  of  the  night  51    Watts. 

But  when  armed  with  vengeance         75 
Children  of  the  heavenly  King  238  Cennick. 

Christ  and  his  cross  is  all  our  theme  164  Watts. 
Christian  see  the  orient  morning         155 
Clamour  and  wrath  and  war  begone  115 
Come  all  harmonious  tongues  87  Waits. 

Come  dearest  Lord  and  bless  this  day  458  Dobell. 
Come  dearest  Lord  and  feed  thy  sheep  113  Mason. 
Come  dearest  Lord  who  reign'st  above  126 
Come  every  pious  heart  71  Stennett. 

Come  Father  Son  and  Holy  Ghost      244 
Come  gracious  Lord  descend  and       459  Wafts. 
Come  gracious  Spirit  heavenly  dove  100  Browne. 
Come  happy  souls  approach  your  God  462   Walts. 
Come  hither  all  ye  weary  souls  147  Walts. 

Come  Holy  Ghost  descend  from  high  249 
Come  Holy  Spirit  calm  my  mind  23 

Come  Holy  Spirit  come  99  Hart. 

Come  Holy  Spirit  heavenly  dove  97  Watts. 

Come  humble  sinner  in  whose  breast  193  Jones. 
Come  Jesus  heavenly  teacher  come    467  Beddome. 

Come  let  our  hearts  and  voices  join    333  Swain. 

Come  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs      50   Walls. 

Come  let  us  join  our  friends  above      318  Swain. 

Come  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes  303   Walts. 

Come  Lord  and  warm  each  languid   178  Steele. 

Come  my  Redeemer  come  278  Reed. 

Come  my  soul  thy  suit  prepare  282  Newton. 

Come  sacred  Spirit  from  above  177  Doddridge. 

Come  Saviour  Jesus  from  above  260  Byrom. 

Come  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay     92  Montgomery. 

Come  shout  aloud  the  Falher's  grace  235 

Come  thou  almighty  King  15 

Come  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints       468  Steele. 

Come  thou  fount  of  every  blessing      324  Robinson. 

Come  thou  long  expected  Jesus  73 

Come  thou  soul  transforming  Spirit    472  Rippon. 

Come  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain       151  Montgomery. 

Come  weary  souls  with  sin  distressed  148  Steele. 

Come  we  that  love  the  Lord  461   Watts. 

Come  ye  disconsolate  where'er  ye      351 


440  Montgomery. 
405  Newton. 
341  Steele. 
379  Hyde. 
317  Doddridge. 
448  Newton. 
219   Worts. 
419   Watts. 
383    TVa«s. 
40  S/eeZe. 
186   Wafts. 


496  TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Come  ye  sinners  poor  and  wretched   152  Hart. 

Come  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name  327  Steele. 

Come  ye  who  know  the  Saviour's  love  310  Medley. 

Come  youthful  sinners  come  now  to    379  MrsJ.L.Gray. 

Dark  was  the  night  and  cold  the  ground  82 

Daughter  of  Zion  awake  from  thy 

Daughter  of  Zion  from  the  dust 

Day  of  Judgment,  day  of  wonders 

Dear  refuge  of  my  weary  soul 

Dear  Saviour  if  these  lambs  should 

Dear  Saviour  we  are  thine 

Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  people  hear 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above 

Death  may  dissolve  my  body  now 

Death  'tis  a  melancholy  day 

Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has 

Deep  in  the  dust  before  thy  throne 

Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  Sinner  draw  140 

Descend  from  heaven  immortal  dove  418   Watts. 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep  80  Beddome. 

Didst  thou  dear  Jesus  suffer  shame     262  Kirkham. 

Disowned  of  heaven,  by  man  oppressed  158 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  Lord      465  Hart. 

Dread  sovereign  let  my  evening  song  480  Watts. 

Earth  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long  412   WattSi 

Encompassed  with  clouds  of  distress  349  Doddridge. 

Enslaved  by  sin  and  bound  in  chains  229  Steele. 

Enwrapt  in  thickest  shades  of  night  445  Beddome. 

Ere  the  blue  heavens  were  stretched     19  Watts. 

Eternal  God,  almighty  cause  110 

Eternal  King,  the  greatest,  best  10 

Eternal  power  whose  high  abode  13   Walls. 

Eternal  source  of  every  good  449  Beddome. 

Eternal  source  of  every  joy  427  Doddridge. 

Eternal  source  of  light  and  grace        343 

Eternal  Sovereign  of  the  sky  115   Watts. 

Eternal  Spirit  source  of  light  23  Davies. 

Eternal  Spirit  we  confess  21   Watts. 

Eternity  is  just  at  hand  387  Steele. 

Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss  201   Turner. 

Faith  is  a  precious  grace  207  Beddome. 

Far,  far  beyond  these  these  lower  skies   94  Medley. 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES.  497 

Farewell  ye  transitory  things  307  Beddome. 

Far  from  my  thoughts  vain  world  460  Watts. 

Fast  flow  my  tears  the  cause  is  great  195  H.  K.  White. 

Father  I  long,  I  faint  to  see  423  Walts. 

Father  of  all  we  bow  to  thee  285 

Father  of  all  whose  love  profound         16 

Father  of  faithful  Abraham  hear  157 

Father  of  mercies  God  of  love  22  Beddome. 

Father  of  mercies  in  thy  word  106  Steele. 

Father  of  peace  and  God  of  love  59  Doddridge. 

Father  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss  323  Steele. 

Firm  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands  240   Watts. 

Forgiveness, 'tis  a  joyful  sound  332  Gibbons. 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains  170  Heber. 

From  the  cross  uplifted  high  250  Haweis 

From  thee  my  God,  my  joy  shall  rise  302  Watts. 

Gentiles  by  nature  we  belong  243  Watts. 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise  424  Watts. 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken  441  Newton. 

Glory  to  God  on  high  471 

Go  and  the  Saviour's  grace  proclaim  158 

God  in  the  Gospel  of  his  Son 

God  in  the  high  and  holy  place 

God  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 

God  of  my  life,  my  morning  song 

God  of  the  morning  at  thy  voice 

God  of  the  passing  year,  to  thee 

God  of  our  life,  thy  various  praise 

God  with  us,  O  glorious  name 


Beddome. 

Montgomery. 

Watts. 

Cowper. 

Steele. 

Walts. 


Go  preach  my  Gospel  saith  the  Lord  453 
Go  to  dark  Gethsemane 
Grace  like  an  uncorrupted  seed 
Grace  'tis  a  charming  sound 
Gracious  Lord  incline  thine  ear 
Gracious  Lord  our  children  see 
Gracious  Spirit,  Love  divine 
Grant  Lord  I  may  delight  in  thee 
Great  God  before  thy  mercy  seat 
Great  God  how  infinite  art  thou 
Great  God  now  condescend 
Great  God  thy  holy  law  commands 
Great  God  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Great  God  we  sing  thy  mighty  hand  430 


124 
12 
299 
29 
484 
477 
431 

429  Heginbotham. 
35 

Watts. 

Montgomery. 

Watts. 

Doddridge. 

Hammond. 

Covyper. 

Stocker. 

Ryland. 

Beddome. 

Watts. 

Fellows. 


44 
300 
220 
196 
380 
101 
275 
191 
6 
245 
116 
166 


Gibbons. 
Rippon. 


498  TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Great  God  we  view  thy  chastening    435 

Great  Lord  of  all  thy  churches  hear    179  Kingsbury. 

Great  Saviour  who  didst  condescend  245 

Great  source  of  order,  Maker  wise      114 

Great  was  the  day  the  joy  was  great    98  Watts. 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah  58  Oliver. 

Had  I  the  tonguesof  Greeks  and  Jews  299   Watts. 

Hail  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine  163  JVallin. 

Hail  my  ever  blessed  Jesus  216  Wingrove. 

Hail  thou  once  despised  Jesus  227  Wingrove. 

Happy  the  Church  thou  sacred  place  440  Watts. 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign  298  Watts. 

Hark  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound  385  Watts. 

Hark  how  the  choral  song  of  heaven  416 

Hark  my  soul  it  is  the  Lord  63  Newton. 

Hark  the  glad  sound  the  Saviour  34  Doddridge. 

Hark  the  herald  angels  say  85 

Hark  the  herald  angels  sing  38 

Hark  the  solemn  trumpet  sounding     173  Kelly. 

Hark  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy      225 

Hark  to  the  solemn  bell  390  MrsJ.L.Gray. 

Hark  what  mean  these  holy  voices       38  Cawood. 

Hasten  O  sinner  to  be  wise  137 

Hearts  of  stone  relent,  relent  140 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven       381   Watts. 

He  dies  the  friend  of  sinners  dies  87  Watts. 

He  knelt  the  Saviour  knelt  and  prayed  81  Mrs.Hemans. 

Here  at  thy  cross  incarnate  God  251   Watts. 

Here  in  thy  name  eternal  God  450  Montgomery. 

He  who  erected  heaven's  bright  arch  161 

High  in  yonder  realms  of  light  413 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name  112  Needham. 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord  96  Heber. 

Hosanna  with  a  cheerful  sound  481   Watts. 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet  452  Watts. 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies  386  Barbauld. 

How  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn        95 

How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop        323  Watts. 

How  charming  is  the  place  467  Stennett. 

How  condescending  and  how  kind       78  Watts. 

How  firm  a  foundation  ye  saints  of     107  Kennady. 

How  glorious  is  the  sacred  place        438  Watts. 

How  happy  are  they  205 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


499 


How  heavy  is  the  night  52  Wafts. 

How  large  the  promise,  how  divine  242  Watts. 

How  oft  alas'th is  wretched  heart  341   Steele. 

How  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove  240   Walts. 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine  107  Rippon. 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  230  Watts. 

How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life  366   Watts. 

How  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave  400 
How  strong  thine  arm  is  mighty  God     66  Watts. 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place  254  Watts. 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight  319  Swain. 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds  295  Newton. 

How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours  294  Newton. 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  below  266  Waffs; 

How  vast  the  benefits  divine  182  Toplady. 

I  hear  a  voice  that  comes  from  far  151  Kelly. 
I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  60  Medley. 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away  483  Brown. 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord  297  Watts. 

In  every  trouble  sharp  and  strong  326  Coombes 

In  evil  long  I  took  delight  187 

Infinite  God  to  thee  we  raise  473 
Infinite  grace  and  can  it  be  11 

Inquire  ye  pilgrims  for  the  way  465  Doddridge. 

In  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  222 

In  sweet  exalted  strains  448  Francis. 

In  the  sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  403  Heber. 

In  thine  own  ways,  O  God  of  love  272  Watts. 

In  thy  great  name,  O  Lord  we  come  465  Hastens. 

In  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives  145  Watts. 

I  prayed  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow  208  Newton. 

I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away  265  Watts, 
I  sing  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death  96  Watts. 
I  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God         24  Watts. 

Is  this  the  kind  return  322  Watts. 

It  is  the  Lord  enthroned  in  light  362 

It  shall  be  well  let  sinners  know  313 

I  would  not  live  always  1  ask  not  to  391  Muhlenburg. 
Jehovah  speaks  let  Israel  hear  62 

Jerusalem  my  happy  home  408 

Jesus  and  shall  it  ever  be  305  Gregg. 
Jesus  engrave  it  on  my  heart  59  Medley. 

Jesus  full  of  all  compassion  192  Turner. 


500 

Jesus  hail  enthroned  in  glory 
Jesus  in  thee  our  eyes  behold 
Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies 
Jesus  Lord  we  look  to  thee 
Jesus  lover  of  my  soul 
Jesus  master  hear  me  now 
Jesus  my  all  to  heaven  is  gone 
Jesus  my  great  high  priest 
Jesus  my  Saviour  bind  me  fast 
Jesus  my  Saviour  let  me  be 
Jesus  the  Lord  our  souls  adore 
Jesus  the  spring  ofjoys  divine 
Jesus  thou  art  the  living  bread 
Jesus  thou  everlasting  King 
Jesus  we  sing  thy  matchless  grace 
Jesus  where'er  thy  people  meet 
Jesus  with  all  thy  saints  above 
Join  ail  the  glorious  names 


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88 
228 

253   Watls. 
320   Wesley. 
308   Wesley. 
260 

45  Cennick. 

54   Watls. 
307  Beddome. 
288  Btddome. 

94 

44 
125  Fan- celt. 
474 
311 
451 
252 

53 


Couper. 
Walts. 
Watts. 
Join  all  who  love  the  Saviour's  name  329  Medley. 


Joy  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow 
Keep  silence  all  created  things 
Laden  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears 
Let  all  the  people  join 
Let  everlasting  glories  crown 
Let  every  mortal  ear  attend 
Let  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say 
Let  me  my  Saviour  and  my  God 
Let  me  think  of  that  evening  the 
Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be 
Let  them  neglect  thy  glory  Lord 


312 
9 
105 
437 
129 
144 

66 
231 
270 

28 
321 


Watts. 

Walts. 

Walts. 
Watts. 
Watts. 


Cunningham. 
Walls. 
Watt*. 
Let  thosewho  bear  the  Christian  name  112  Watts. 

Maxwell. 
Doddridge. 


437 
443 
316 

287 


Let  us  join  with  one  accord 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake 

Life  has  a  soft  and  silver  thread 

Life  is  a  sea  how  fair  its  face  287  Goode. 

Life  is  a  span  a  fleeting  hour  398  Steele. 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord  369  Watts. 

Like  sheep  we  went  astray  77   Watts. 

Lo  former  scenes  predicted  once  162 

Lo  he  comes  with  clouds  descending  406  Oliver. 

Lo  he  cometh  countless  trumpets  392 

Long  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound  460   Walts. 

Long  ere  the  sun  began  his  days  18 


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Long  unafflicted  undismayed  358 

Look  down  O  Lord  with  pitying  eye  213  Doddridge. 

Lo  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land  393   Wesley. 

Lord  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall  194  Cennick. 

Lord  at  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie  196  Brown. 

Lord  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing       471  Rippon. 

Lord  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways       30 

Lord  how  secure  my  conscience  was  190   Waits. 

Lord  I  am  thine  entirely  thine  261  Davies. 

Lord  I  cannot  let  thee  go  271 

Lord  of  every  land  and  nation  20  Robinson. 

Lord  of  hosts  how  lovely  fair  466  Turner. 

Lord  thy  imputed  righteousness  232 

Lord  we  come  before  thee  now  470  Hammond. 

Lord  we  confess  our  numerous  faults  217   Walls. 

Lord  what  a  wretched  land  is  this     421    Watls. 

Lord  what  is  man  that  he  should  prove      8  Rowe. 

Lo  the  destroying  angel  flies  58  Walts. 

Lo  the  stone  is  rolled  away  89  Scott. 

Love  divine  all  love  excelling  290  Whitfield. 

Lo  what  a  glorious  sight  appears        439  Watts. 

Man  hath  a  soul  of  vast  desires  267   Walls. 

Mark  the  soft  falling  snow  164 

May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high  181   Waits. 

Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  415 

Mistaken  souls  that  dream  of  heaven  200   Watts. 

Morn  is  the  time  to  wake  475  3IrsJ. L.Gray. 

Mortals  awake  with  angels  join  37  Medley. 

Most  gracious  Father  God  of  all  280  Hoskins. 

Most  holy  God  thy  precepts  just  116 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord  57    Watts. 

My  drowsy  powers  why  sleep  ye  so   353  Walls. 

My  faith  shall  triumph  o'er  the  grave  395   Watts. 

My  former  hopes  are  fled  214  Cowper. 

Mv  God  how  endless  is  thy  love         478   Watts. 

My  God  permit  me  not  to  be  482    Watts. 

My  God  the  spring  of  all  my  joys        301   Walls. 

My  God  thou  hast  my  purest  love       293 

My  God  what  gentle  cords  are  thine  306  Doddridge. 

My  soul  be  on  thy  guard  280  Heath. 

My  soul  come  meditate  the  day  384  Waits. 

My  Saviour  God  my  sovereign  Prince  249 

My  thoughts  surmount  these  lower    425  Watts. 


502  TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy  357  Beddome. 

Naked  as  from  the  earth  we  came  365  Watts. 
Nature  with  open  volume  stands  79  Watts. 

No  more  my  God  I  boast  no  more  232  Watts. 

Nor  eye  has  seen  nor  ear  has  heard  236  Watts. 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts  202  Watts. 

Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth  212  Watts. 

Not  for  our  duties  or  deserts  218  Watts. 

Not  from  the  dust  affliction  grows  35§  Watts. 

Not  the  malicious  or  profane  212  Watts. 
Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men  53  Watts. 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord  122  Watts. 

Not  with  our  mortal  eyes  297  Watts. 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme  127  Rippon.  • 

Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts  486  Mason. 
Now  gracious  Lord  thine  arm  reveal  468  Newton. 

Now  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood  374  Walts. 
Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey         89  Doddridge. 
Now  let  our  mourning  hearts  revive  445  Doddridge. 

Now  let  our  souls  on  wings  sublime  427  Gibbons. 
No  worldly  pomp  nor  eastern  pride      48 
Now  to  the  Lord  that  makes  us  know   49  Watts. 

Now  while  the  gospel  net  is  cast  462  Newton. 

O  cease  my  wandering  soul  316 
O  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth    65  Medley. 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness  167  Williams. 

Of  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know  289  Watts. 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God  335  Cowper. 

O  for  an  overcoming  faith  380  Watts. 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God  237  Wesley. 

O  for  a  sweet  inspiring  ray  426  Steele. 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing  314 

O  for  the  death  of  those  396 

O  God  of  Bethel  by  whose  hand  463  Logan. 

O  happy  is  the  man  who  hears  128 

O  how  divine  how  sweet  the  joy  198  Needham. 

O  Lord  another  dav  is  flown  486  H.  K.  White. 

O  Lord  I  would  delight  in  thee  355   Watts. 

O  Lord  my  best  desires  fulfil  354  Coicper. 

O  Lord  my  soul  convicted  stands  119 
O  Lord  our  God  arise  14 

Once  I  thought  my  mountain  strong  350  Newton. 

Once  more  my  soul  the  rising  day  479  Watts. 


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One  there  is  above  all  others  42  Newton. 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  1  stand  409  Stenneit. 

On  Zion  his  most  holy  mount  125  Gibbons. 

Opprest  with  fear  opprest  with  grief  326  Steele. 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God  167  Montgomery. 

O  Sun  of  righteousness  arise  178 

O  Sun  of  righteousness  divine  276 

O  that  I  knew  the  secret  place  347 

O  thou  before  whose  gracious  throne,444 

O  thou  eternal  glorious  Lord  130  Medley. 

O  thou  faithful  God  of  love  401    Wesley. 

O  thou  in  whose  presence  my  soul        74 

O  thou  my  light  my  life  my  joy  302 

O  thou  that  hearest  the  prayer  of  faith  342  Toplady. 

O  thou  lo  whose  all  searching  sight  273 

O  thou  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear  347 

O  thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears  194  Steele. 

Our  days  alas  our  mortals  days  367  Watts. 

Our  Father  our  Father  in  heaven  286 

Our  God  how  firm  his  promise  stands  301   Waits. 

Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze  421    Watts. 

Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing  368   Watts. 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  93    Wesley. 

Our  Lord  who  knows  full  well  283  Neiuton. 

Our  nature's  totally  depraved  210 

Our  Saviour's  words  are  watch  and  283  Montgomery. 

Our  souls  by  love  together  knit  321  Miller. 

O  where  shall  rest  be  found  136  Montgomery. 

O  Zion  tune  thy  voice  180  Doddridge. 

Peace  'tis  the  Lord  Jehovah's  hand  360  Doddridge. 

People  of  the  living  God  261  Montgomery. 

Permit  me  Lord  to  seek  thy  face  274  Steele. 

Pity  a  helpless  sinner  Lord  257  Hart. 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair  219  Watts. 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire  278  Montgomery. 

Prayer  was  appointed  to  convey  279  Hart. 

Prepare  a  thankful  song  90  Neicton. 

Prepare  me  gracious  God  371  Elliott. 

Prisoners  of  sin  and  Satan  too  135  Hoskins. 

Prostrate  dear  Jesus  at  thy  feet  188  Stennett. 

Raise  thee  my  soul  fly  up  and  run      417   Watts. 

Raise  your  triumphant  songs  36  Waits. 

Rejoice  the  Lord  is  King  91  Rippon. 


504  TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern  118  Fawcett. 

Retire  vain  world  awhile  retire  178  Watts. 

Return  my  roving-  heart  return  482  Doddridge. 

Return  O  wanderer  return  152  Collyer. 

Rich  are  the  joys  that  cannot  die        488 

Rise  my  soul  and  stretch  thy  wings     410  Wliilejield. 

Rise  O  my  soul  pursue  the  way  207  Need  ham. 

Rock  of  ages  cleft  for  me  41   Toplady. 

Safely  through  another  week  469  Newton. 

Saints  at  your  heavenly  Father's  word  357   Watts. 

Salvation  O  the  joyful  sound  230   Watts. 

Saviour  breathe  an  evening  blessing  487 

Saviour  hast  thou  fled  for  ever  350  MrsMcCartee. 

Saviour  I  thy  word  believe  103  Toplady. 

Saviour  visit  thy  plantation  176  Newton. 

Saw  ye  not  the  cloud  arise  156 

Say  should  we  search  the  globe  around  432 

Say  sinner  halh  a  voice  within  102  Hyde. 

See  gracious  God  before  thy  throne    434  Steele. 

See  how  the  fruitless  fig  tree  stands     61  Harbottle. 

See  how  the  rising  sun  485 

See  Israel's  gentle  shepherd  stand      243  Doddridge. 

See  the  eternal  Judge  descending       404 

Shall  atheists  dare  insult  the  cross      221 

Shall  foolish  weak  short  sighted  man    14   Wesley. 

Shall  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood  369   Walts. 

Shall  we  go  on  to  sin  266   Watts. 

Shepherd  of  Israel  thou  dost  keep       453  Doddridge. 

Sing  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord  425  Doddridge. 

Sin  hath  a  thousand  treacherous  arts  187   Watts. 

Sin  like  a  venomous  disease  185  Watts. 

Sinner  art  ihou  still  secure  133  Newton. 

Sinner  O  why  so  thoughtless  growrn     134 

Sinners  behold  the  Lamb  of  God         227  Hoshins. 

Sinners  the  voice  of  God  regard  147  Fawcett. 

Sinners  turn  why  will  ye  die  139 

Sinners  we  are  sent  to  bid  you  141  Mrs  J.L.Gray. 

Sinners  will  you  soorn  the  message     132  Allen. 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express  298  Watts. 

Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  above      436  Furman. 

Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  on  high     234  Doddridge. 

Sovereign  of  life  1  own  thy  hand         359  Doddridge. 

Sovereign  of  worlds  display  thy  pow'r  172 


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505 


Sovereign  ruler  of  the  skies  206  Ryland. 

Sprinkled  with  reconciling  blood        226  Beddome. 

Stand  up  my  soul  shake  off  thy  fears    335   Watts. 

Stoop  down  my  thoughts  that  used  to  382  Watts. 

Stop  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think  137  Newton. 

Strait  is  the  way  the  door  is  strait       264  Walts. 

Stretched  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  dies    79  Steele. 

Submissive  to  thy  will  my  God  361  Haweis. 

Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh  304  Steele. 

Sweet  peace  of  conscience  heavenly  309  Heginbolham. 

Sweet  the  moments  rich  in  blessing    313  Robinson. 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt  344  Newton. 

Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song        433 

Take  up  thy  cross  the  Saviour  said     267 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come        407  Watts. 

That  God  who  made  the  world  on  highl09 

The  day  of  wrath  that  dreadful,  day     405  Scott. 

The  great  Redeemer's  gone  56   Walls. 

Thee  we  adore  eternal  name  367  Watts. 

The  God  of  my  salvation  lives 

The  God  of  nature  and  of  grace 

The  lands  that  long  in  darkness  lay 

The  law  by  Moses  came 

The  law  commands  and  make  us  knowl21 

The  law  of  God  is  just 

The  Lord  descended  from  above 

The  Lord  how  fearful  is  his  name 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns 

The  Lord  of  earth  and  sky 

The  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace 

The  moment  a  sinner  believes 

The  promise  of  my  Father's  love 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood  221   Cowper. 

There  is  a  God  who  reigns  above        372  Watts. 

There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands  419  Walts. 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight  423   Watts. 

There  is  a  sacred,  hallowed  spot         315 

There  is  one  God  and  only  one  17 

The  righteous  Lord  supremely  great  305  Doddridge. 

The  rosy  light  is  dawning  458 

The  sacraments  are  holy  signs  248 


289 

Steele. 

24 

Montgomery. 

49 

Walts. 

121 

Watts. 

,'121 

Walts. 

120 

8  Sternhold. 

7 

5 

Watts. 

430 

Wesley. 

91 

Watts. 

210  Hart. 

254 

Watts. 

506  TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

The  saffron  tints  of  morn  appear  65  Collyer. 

The  Saviour  calls  let  every  ear  150  Steele. 

The  Saviour  O  what  endless  charms    69  Steele. 
The  Saviour  with  inviting  voice        247 
The  spacious  firmament  on  high  25  Addison. 

The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word       99  Cowper. 
The  Spirit  in  our  hearts  143 

The  time  is  short  the  season  near       373  Hoskins. 
The  voice  of  free  grace  cries  escape  174  Thornby. 
Thine  earthly  Sabbaths  Lord  we  love  457  Doddridge. 
This  God  is  the  God  we  adore  73  Hart. 

This  is  the  word  oftruth  and  love  123  Walts. 
Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave  but  we  389  Heber. 
Thou  art  O  God  a  Spirit  pure  111 

Though  now  the  nations  sit  beneath    169 
Though  troubles  assail  26  Newton. 

Though  trouble  springs  not  from  the  355 
Thou  lovely  source  of  true  delight      105  Steele. 
Thou  whom  my  soul  admires  above     51   Watts. 
Through  all  the  downward  tracts  of  360  Hervey. 
Through  all  the  various  shifting  281 

Through  sorrows  night  and  dangers  395  H.  K.  White. 
Thus  did  the  sons  of  Ab'ram  pass       241   Watts. 
Thus  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on        345  Fawcett. 
Thus  far  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on      479  Watts. 
Thussaith  the  high  and  lofty  one        292  Watts. 
Thus  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord        249   Walls. 
Thus  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord     124   Watts. 
Thy  people  Lord  who  trust  thy  word  171    Yoke. 
Thy  presence  gracious  God  afford       464  Fawcett. 
Thy  way  O  God  is  in  the  sea  31  Faiocett. 

'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know  269  Newton. 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come  201    Walts. 

'Tis  faith  supports  my  feeble  soul       203  Beddome. 
'Tis  finished  so  the  Saviour  cried         224  Stennett. 
'Tis  midnight  and  on  Olive's  brow        80  Tappan. 
'Tis  my  happiness  below  363  Cowper. 

To  day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice  378 

To  day  the  Saviour  rose  457  Hoskins. 

Together  with  these  symbols  Lord     256 
To  God  my  Saviour  and  my  King      215  Stennett. 
To  God  the  only  wise  239  Watts. 


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To  morrow  Lord  is  thine  372  Doddridge. 

To  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born  1G3 

Trusting  in  Christ  go  heralds  rear  172 

'Twas  for  my  sins  my  dearest  Lord  191    Watts. 
'Tvvas  on  that  dark  thatdoleful  night  252  Watts. 

'Twas  on  that  night  when  doomed  259 

'Twas  the  commission  of  our  Lord  241    Watts. 

Unveil  thy  bosom  faithful  tomb  401 

Vain  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men  233  Watts. 

Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame  389  Pope. 

WaitO  my  soul  thy  maker's  will  356  Beddome. 

Watchman  tell  us  of  the  night  175  Bowring. 

We  bless  the  lamp  of  life  whose  light  108  Maxwell. 

We  bless  the  prophet  of  the  Lord  56  Watt?, 

We  give  immortal  praise  17   Watts, 

Welcome  sweet  day  of  rest  456   Watts. 

What  anxious  cares  corrode  117 

Whate'er  thy  lot  on  earth  may  be  118 

What  equal  honours  shall  we  bring  51   Walts. 

What  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price  138  Montgomery. 

What  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread  388  Fawcett. 

What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do  127 

What  strange  perplexities  arise  256 

What  various  hinderances  we  meet  275  Cowper. 

What  various  lovely  characters  39  Beddome. 

When  all  thy  mercies  O  my  God  325  Addison. 

When  any  turn  from  Zion's  ways  204  Newton. 

When  blooming  youth  is  snatched  376  Steele. 

When  darkness  long  has  veiled  my  339  Cowper. 
When  death  appears  before  my  sight  387  Steele. 
When  gathering  clouds  around!  view    73  Grant. 

When  I  behold  my  heart  47 Mr sJ, L.Gray. 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear  422  Watts. 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross  268   Watts. 

When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay  42  Gibbons. 

When  Jesus  shall  descend  the  skies  174 

When  languor  and  disease  invade  364  Toplady. 
When  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain    43  H.  K.  White. 

When  on  the  cross  my  Saviour  died  2"26  Beddome. 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death  402  Addison. 

When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise  199  Steele. 

When  struggling  on  the  bed  of  pain  363  Dr  McCartee. 


508  TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

When  the  first  parents  of  our  race      218  'Wails. 

When  thou  my  righteous  Judge  402 

When  through  the  torn  sail  the  wild  286  Heber. 

Where  are  the  dead,  in  heaven  or  hell  394  Montgomery. 

Where  high  the  heavenly  temple         76  Logan. 

Where  is  my  God,  does  he  retire  277  Steele. 

While  filled  with  sadness  and  dismay  276  Newton. 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks   32  Tate. 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun  428  Newtoh. 

Whilst  thee  I  seek  protecting  power    28   Williams. 

Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise     198   Watts. 

Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn  183   Watts. 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  381    Watts. 

Why  droops  my  soul  with  grief         311   Scott. 

Why  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee       352   Watts. 

Why  lament  the  Christian  dying         397 

Why  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow  446 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  king      203  Watts. 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die   383  Watts. 

Why  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares    135 

With  heavenly  power  O  Lord  defend  454 

With  humble  heart  and  tongue  377  Faiocelt. 

Within  thy  house  O  Lord  our  God      463 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace  67   Watts. 

With  what  delight  I  raise  my  eyes     442 

Ye  angels  who  stand  round  411  De  Flexiry. 

Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigour  warm  375  Doddridge. 

Ye  saints  proclaim  abroad  35  Ryland. 

Ye  sin  sick  souls  draw  near  154 

Yes  I  will  hless  tMee  O  my  God  334  Heginbotham. 

Yes  the  Redeemer  rose  83  Doddridge. 

Ye  that  in  his  courts  are  found  132 

Ye  trembling  souls  dismiss  your  fears  337  Beddome. 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor    149  Steele. 

Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints  338  Toplady. 

Zion'  King  shall  reign  victorious         160 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


THE  REFERENCES  ARE  TO  THE  PAGES  OF  THE  BOOK. 


Access,  to  God  through 
Christ,  303. 

Adoption,  234,  235. 

Affliction,  mitigated  347, 
350;  pleading  in  dis- 
tress 347 ;  looking  to 
God  in  trouble  341 ; 
submission  prayed  for 
354;  resignation,  355, 
356,357,  358,360,361, 
362,363;sanctified358; 
submission  and  hope  of 
heaven  359;  consola- 
tion in  sickness  364. 

Anxious  inquiry,  197,  269, 
270. 

Assurance,  prayed  for,  203. 

Atonement,  accomplished, 
225,  226;  praise  for 
it  229,  230;  through 
Christ's  blood  224,  226, 
227,  228. 

Attributes,  divine  (see  God.) 

Backsliding,  194;  backsli- 
der returning  341. 

Baptism,  241  to  249. 

Beatitudes,  296. 

Brotherly  love,  and  fellow- 
ship, 318,  319, 320,  321. 

Characteristics,  Christian, 
300. 

Charity,  hymn,  488. 

Christ,    his    divinity    and 


44 


humanity,  19;  his  deity 
and  glory  20 ;  equal 
with  the  Father  21; 
his  nativity  32,  33  ;  his 
birth  celebrated  by  an- 
gels 37,  38 ;  his  incar- 
nation 33,  35 ;  his  ad- 
vent, 34,  36;  his  ti- 
tles, 39,  54;  the  great 
physician  40 ;  the  rock 
of  ages  41 ;  our  pattern 
42,  57,  69  ;  the  friend 
of  sinners  42  ;  star  of 
Bethlehem  43,  48  ;  the 
only  Saviour  44,  53, 
62 ;  our  example  in  suf- 
fering 44 ;  the  way  45  ; 
Immanuel  46;  types 
fulfilled  in  him  46;  the 
refuge  47,  342;  won- 
derful, counsellor  49; 
priest,  king,  and  judge 
49  ;  lamb  of  God  50,51  ; 
shepherd  51,  59  ;  wis- 
dom and  righteousness 
51,  52;  prophet  and 
shepherd  53 ;  advocate 
56 ;  prophet,  priest  and 
king  56 ;  the  passover 
58;  the  guide  58;  the 
one  thing  needful  59  j 
the  Redeemer  60 ;  his 
compassion  61 ;  his  con- 


510 


stant  love  63 ;  the  man 
64;  the  God  of  light  65; 
his  glorious  character 
66;  strength  in  him 
66  ;  superior  to  Moses 
66  ;  his  sympathy  and 
intercession,  67,  70; 
his  mission  attested  by 
miracles  68;  his  con- 
descension 69,  71 ;  his 
fulness  72  ;  the  living 
head  125;  the  desire  of 
all  nations  73  ;  the  be- 
liever's friend  73;  the 
hope  of  the  disconso- 
late 73;  the  joy  of  his 
people  74 ;  a  terror  to 
his  enemies  75 ;  his 
sympathy  76;  his  suf- 
ferings 77,  79,  80,  81, 
82;  his  dying  love  78  ; 
the  wisdom  and  pow- 
er of  God  78  ;  his  re- 
surrection 82,  83,  92, 
95;  his  ascension  84, 
85,  86,  87,  93 ;  his  exal- 
tation and  intercession 
88,  89;  his  triumph  91; 
the  forerunner  94 ;  his 
session  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  94;  his  vic- 
tory and  dominion  96  ; 
the  light  of  theGentiles 
161;  universally  prais- 
ed 162;  the  paschal 
lamb  227 ;  conformity 
td  him  288 ;  confidence 
in  him  297 ;  rejoicing 
in  him  302,  314;  the 
way  of  access  to  God 
303 ;  glorying  in  him 
305,   307,  471;   cora- 


munion  with  him  307  ; 
union  with  him  311; 
triumph  in  him  326; 
ilie  Lord  of  all  329. 

Christian,  consistency  of 
298;  characteristics  of 
300;  sincerity  of  299; 
graces  of  288  to  301  ; 
the  true  glory  of  305  ; 
love  306;  trusting  in 
Christ's  fulness  308; 
comforted  310;  looking 
to  Calvary  315;  his 
safety  in  the  church 
316;  his  trials  345. 

Chtifch;  its  triumph  160"; 
safety  in  it  316;  its  glory 
and  sdfety438, 439,440, 
441 ;  God  its  defence 
440  ;  Christ  bedrs  the 
keys  442;  victorious 
442 ;  dedication  of  one. 
447,  448, 449,  450,  451; 

Comfort,  of  a  believer  310  ; 
in  life  and  death,  312, 
313;  light  shining  in 
darkness  347,  350. 

Commandments,  109;  first 
command  110;  second 
do.  Ill;  third  do  112; 
fourth  do.  113;  fifth 
do.  114;  sixth  do.  115; 
seventh  do.  116;  eighth 
do.  116,  117;  ninth  do. 
118;  tenth  do.  118; 

Communion,  With  Christ 
307. 

Confidence,  in  Christ  297, 
302;  in  the  promises 
301;joyful301;ihGod 
during  changes  346. 

Conformity,  to  Christ  288. 


Conscience,  peace  of  309. 

Consistency,  Christian  298. 

Conversion,  light  dawning 
on  the  convert  214 ; 
praise  for  converting 
grace  214,  215,-  con- 
vert's praise  215. 

Creation,  God's  glory  in  it, 
24;  God  celebrated  in 
his  works  24;  God's 
glory  displayed  in  it 
25. 

Cross,  bearing  it  267 ;  cru- 
cifixion by  it  268  ;  safe- 
ty in  it  311;  sitting  at 
the  foot  of  it  313. 

Death,  of  a  youth  376 ; 
triumph  over  380, 387, 
389;  happiness  in  381  ; 
disarmed  381;  contem- 
plation of  it  382  ,  fears 
of  it  removed  383; 
dreadful  without  pre- 
paration 383;  and  glory 
384;  funeral  hymns 
385,  389,  390,  399 ;  of 
the  righteous  386 ;  of 
saint  and  sinner  388; 
welcomed  391 ;  the 
living  and  dead  394  ; 
and  the  resurrection 
395;  peaceful  396; 
Christian  dying  397; 
of  a  child  398;  and  the 
grave  400  ;  dying  fa- 
ther 40-1;  and  burial  oi 
a  Christian  401 ;  wel- 
come in  prospect  of 
heaven  423;  of  a  pas- 
tor 445,  446. 
Declension,  faith  in  time ' 
of,  204 ;  lamented,  344, 1 
352.  ' 


ex.  511 

Dedication,  of  Church,  447 

448,  449,  450,  451. 
Delay,  danger  of,  137, 140. 
Deity,  of  Christ,  19,  20,  21. 
Depravity,  total  185,  186. 
Despondency,    prayer     in 
349 ;  mourning  under, 
348 ;  disconsolate  com- 
forted, 351. 

Doctrines,  election  181, 182, 
183  ;  original  sin,  184, 
185,  186 ;  repentance, 
187  to  197;  faith,  199 
to  210;  regeneration, 
210  lo  213;  salvation 
by  grace  217  to  232  ; 
justification  by  faith; 
233;  adoption  234,235; 
sanctification  236,  237 ; 
perseverance  239,  240. 

Election,  doctrine  of,  181, 
182, 183. 

Eternity,  nearness  to  it  387  ; 
and  time,  393. 

Faith,  in  Christ  199,  202; 
living  200;  walking 
by  201;  efficacy  of  201; 
assurance  of  203 ;  sus- 
taining 203  ;  in  time  of 
declension  204;  and 
peace  205;  absolute 
dependence  206;  pow- 
er of  207;  appropria- 
ting 207;  trials  of  208; 
review  and  expecta- 
tion 209 ;  victorious 
210;  justifying  233; 
its  triumph  291;  in 
Christ's  fulness  308. 

Fears,  dismissed  337 ;  strug- 
gling against  339. 

Funeral,  hymns  for,  385, 


512 


INDEX. 


389,  390,  399;  of  a 
Christian  401. 

Glorying,  in  Christ  305, 
307,  314. 

God,  his  wisdom  and  pow- 
er 5;  his  infinity  6  ; 
his  faithfulness  6;  his 
majesty  and  dominion 
7;  his  unbounded  love 
8;  his  majesty,  8,  12; 
his  sovereignty  9;  his 
majesty  and  power  10 ; 
his  justice  and  mercy 
10,  11 ;  his  goodness 
12;  his  unsearchable- 
ness  14;  his  benevo- 
lence 26;  looking  to 
him  in  trouble  341. 

Gospel,  and  law  contrasted 
121 ;  source  of  blessed- 
ness 122;  its  blessings 
123,  124;  obeyed  and 
resisted  124;  a  feast 
125 ;  its  joyful  sound 
126;  the  power  of  God 
127;  its  excellency  128, 
129;  its  ordinances  129 ; 
its  various  success  164 ; 
invitation  to  sinners 
141  to  154 ;  its  diffu- 
sion and  triumph  155 
to  175 ;  its  ministry 
blessed  452;  prayer 
for  its  success  462, 
463,  464,  467,  472. 

Grace,  in  salvation,  217, 
218;  its  efficacy  220; 
distinguishing  222;  its 
victory  231 ;  its  evi- 
dences 304. 

Graces,  of  Christians,  288 
to  301. 


Gratitude,  and  confidence 
323;  thankful  heart 
323;  grateful  recollec- 
tions 324 ;  for  mercies 
325;  for  returning 
health  326;  for  provi- 
dential care  330;  for 
redeeming  grace  331 ; 
for  forgiveness  332. 

Heaven,  408 ;  prospect  of  it 
409,417,419;  aspiring 
after  it  410 ;  longing 
after  it  411,  418,  423, 
427;  its  praises,  412, 
413,  416;  Christian's 
home  414,  415;  assu- 
rance of  it  419 ;  hope 
of  it  420;  triumphant 
view  of  it  421 :  traced 
through  sorrow  421 ; 
joyful  anticipation  of  it 
422,  425 ;  prospect  of  it 
makes  death  welcome 
423;  attained  by  fol- 
lowing Christ  424;  me- 
ditation on  425;  wor- 
ship in  426. 

Holy  Scriptures,  their  ex- 
cellence 105 ;  unveil 
Christ's  glory  105; 
their  richness  106 ; 
precious  107;  the  lamp 
of  life  108. 

Holy  Spirit,  eternal  and 
almighty  21 ;  source  of 
life  and  heht  22;  in- 
vocation of  23, 99, 101, 
102 ;  the  source  of  di- 
vine influences  23  ; 
prayer  for  the  descent 
of  97,  100,  103;  effu- 
sion of  98;   illumina- 


ting  99 ;  grieving  101 ; 
his  striving  102 ;  pray- 
er for  his  return  335. 

Hope,  in  God  289 ;  and  tri- 
umph 316. 

Humanity,,  of  Christ  19; 
(see  nativity.) 

Humiliation,  for  national 
Bins  434;  (see  repent- 
ance.) 

Humility,  292 

Inconstancy,  lamented  343. 

Ingratitude,  deplored  322. 

Intercession,  of  Christ  56, 
67,  70,  88,  89. 

Jews  prayed  forl56,157;158. 

Judgment,  general  antici- 
pated 402;  apprehen- 
sion of  402  ;  terrors  of 
403;  Christ  descend- 
ing to  404,  405,  406; 
day  of  wrath  405;  con- 
solation in  view  of  it 
407. 

Justification,  by  faith  233. 

Law,  moral  109;  use  of  it 
119 :  its  spirituality 
120;  contrasted  with 
the  Gospel  121 ;  (see 
commandments  and 
Holy  Scriptures.) 

Life,  its  uncertainty  365;  its 
brevity  366,  367,  373; 
its  frailty  368  ;  its  van- 
ity 369;  the  time  to 
serve  the  Lord  369; 
the  season  of  grace 
370,  371,  372. 

Lord's  day,  day  of  Christ's 
resurrection  455,  457 ; 
a  delight  456;  the  eter- 
nal Sabbath'457 ;  morn- 
ing 458.  j 


St.  513 

Lord's  Supper,  251  to  260. 

Love,  delights  of  Christian 
289;  to  Christ  293, 
295,  297,  298;  Christ 
itsobject294;  essential 
to  religion  299  ;  Chris- 
tians drawn  by  it  3C6  ; 
praise  for  Christ's  love 
333. 

Meditation,  482;  at  twilight 
483. 

Milleriium,  170,  174. 

Minister,  (see  pastor.) 

Ministry,  blessedness  of 
452 ;  the  great  com- 
mission 453. 

Missionary,  departure  of 
158,172. 

Missions,  from  155  to  175. 

Mission,  of  Christ  attested 
by  miracles  68. 

Mourner,  comforted  338, 
351 ;  looking  to  God  in 
trouble  341. 

Nativity,  of  Christ  32,  33, 
35;  celebrated  by  an- 
gels 37,  38. 

New  Year,  428,  429,  430. 

Ordinances,  delighted  in 
460.  (see  worship.) 

Ordinations  and  Installa- 
tions 452,  453,  454. 

Pardon,  praise  for  it  332. 

Pastors,  pastoral  office  443 ; 
prayer  for  a  sick  one 
444 ;  on  the  death  of 
one  445,  446  ;  settle- 
ment of  one  453  ;  pray- 
er for  454. 

Perseverance,  239,  240. 

Praise,  to  a  risen  Saviour 
89,  90,  91,  96;  for 
atonement    229 ;    for 


514  ind: 

salvation  230 ;  for 
creation  and  redemp- 
tion 321 ;  to  the  Re- 
deemer 324 ;  for  mer- 
cies 325;  exhortation 
to  327,  462;  for  light 
328;  to  Christ  329; 
for  forgiveness  332 ;  for 
loving  kindness  332  ; 
fbr  the  love  of  Christ 
333;  perpetual  334: 
reasons  for  461 ;  song 
of  473. 
Prayer,  fur  Zion's  increase 
165  to  169;  for  the 
Jews  156,  157,  158; 
for  revival  176  to  179; 
for  assurance  203 ;  for 
baptized  children  244, 
245,  249;  wrestling  in 
271 ;  and  watchfulness 
272,  280,  283  ;  for  de- 
liverance 272;  for  the 
divine  presence  273, 
274,  459 ;  hinderances 
of  275 ;  for  stronger 
faith  275;  for  quick- 
ening grace  276  ;  for  a 
gracious  visitation  276; 
encouragements  to 
277,  282 ;  for  the  pres- 
ence of  Christ;  278  ; 
nature  of  it  278  :  con- 
stancy in  279;  for  daily 
bread  280  ;  for  protec- 
tion 281.463:  importu- 
nity i  n  283;  Lord 's  pray- 
er  285, 286  ;  seamen's 
prayer  286;  for  graces  of 
the  Spirit  290:  for  youth 
372  :  for  children  ,379, 
380:  for  pastors  454:  for 


success  of  the  word 
462,  463, 464,  467, 472: 
for  instruction  467. 

Preaching,  prayer  for  its 
success  462,  463,  464, 
467,  472. 

Protection,  prayer  for  463. 

Providence,  the  Lord  pro- 
vides 26 ;  dependence 
on  28;  goodness  of  28; 
mysteries  of  29,  30; 
darkness  of  31. 

Reconciliation,  by  Christ 
219,  226. 

Redemption,  by  Christ  218, 
223;  wonders  of  219; 
satisfaction  of  the  law 
226 ;  recovery  from 
ruin  230 ;  praise  for  it 
321. 

Regeneration,  necessity  of 
210,  211,  212;  by  the 
Spirit,  212,  313. 

Rejoicing  in  Christ  302 
314;  in  the  light  328. 

Religion,  importance  of 
early  374. 

Repentance,  at  the  cross 
187  to  197;  joy  in 
heaven  over  repenting 
sinners  198. 

Rest,  only  found  in  God 
136. 

Resurrection,  joy  in  view 
of  it  385,  392;  and 
death  395;  of  a  Chris- 
tian 395:  of  Christ  455, 
457, 

Retirement,  482. 

Revival,  176, 177,  178, 179; 
rejoicing  in  180. 

Righteousness,  reliance  on 


Christ's  232';  imputed 
232. 

Sahbalh,  (see  Lord's  day.) 

Sacraments,    Baptism   24J 
to  249  :  Lord's  Supper  | 
251  to  260. 

Salvation,  by  grace  217 ; ! 
through  Christ  219, 
224;  by  the  blood  of  J 
the  Lamb  221,  224, 
227,  308  ;  by  the  sove- 
reign act  of  God  221 ; 
finished  224,  225. 

Sanctification,  necessity  of 
236  ;  through  the  Spi- 
rit 236;  prayed  for  237, 
238. 

Seamen,  prayer  of  286. 

Seaso?is,  427 ;  new  year 
428,  429,  430 ;  failure 
of  harvest  435 ;  har- 
vest hymn  437. 

Self  confidence,  warning 
against  346. 

Self  dedication,  261,  265, 
266,  267. 

Self  denial,  264,  265,  266, 
267. 

Sermon,  hymns  before,  465, 
469,474,475. 

Sickness,  consolation  in 
364. 

Sin,  original  184,  185, 186 ; 
deceitfulness  of  it  187 ; 
conviction  of  it  by  the 
law  190 ;  acknow- 
ledged 191 ;  power  of 
it  deplored  340. 

Sincerity,  in  worship  299. 

Sinner,  welcomed  by  the 
Gospel  127 ;  warned 
and   admonished  130 


sx.  515 

to  140;  invited  to 
Christ  141  to  154;  joy 
in  heaven  for  his  re- 
pentance 198;  recover- 
ed from  ruin  230. 

Slothfulness,  lamented  353. 

Soul,  value  of  it  138. 

Strength,  equal  to  the  day 
336. 

Thanksgiving,  national, 
431,432,433,435;  for 
American  Independ- 
ence 436 ;  national 
hymn  437. 

Time  and  eternity  393  (see 
life.) 

Titles,  of  Christ,  (see 
Christ.) 

Trinity,  address  to  14,  16; 
invocation  of  15;  praise 
to  17;  glory  of  17;  sal- 
vation by  18. 

Unfruilfulness,  lamented 
460. 

Union,  with  Christ  311, 317. 

Warfare,  Christian  335  ; 
fears  dismissed  337 ; 
Christian  soldier  338; 
struggling  against 
doubts  and  fears  339; 
trials  345 ;  vicissitudes 
350 

Watchfulness,  272, 280, 283, 
287. 

World,  renunciation  of 
264,  265,  266:  vanity 
of  267. 

Worship,  sincerity  in  299  : 
social  and  public  455 
to  475 :  private  and 
family  477  to  487: 
close  of  465, 471 :  de- 


516  INB 

light  in  466,  467 :  di- 
vine presence  in  468 : 
in  the  morning  475, 
477,478,479,481,484, 
485:  in  the  evening 
478,  479, 480,  481,  486, 
487. 
Youth,  prayer  for  374,  379, 


380:  admonished  375 . • 
death  of  376:  the  time 
to  serve  the  Lord  376  : 
376:  prayer  of  b 
youth  377:  invita- 
tions to  378, 379 :  death 
of  a  child  398. 


